Dispatch Coordinator

Ruan; Landover (MD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Ruan in Landover, MD is seeking a Transportation Scheduler/Dispatcher to coordinate pickup and delivery of customer orders, ensuring DOT compliance and safe, efficient operations. You will assign workload to drivers, monitor movements, and use the Ruan TMS to capture real-time data.

Key responsibilities include directing drivers, communicating with customers, tracking hours of service, and resolving scheduling issues while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations required.
• Strong working knowledge of technology within dispatch systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely pickup and delivery of customer orders within the assigned area.
• Direct and schedule drivers' work; notify assignments for on-time movement.
• Identify and resolve daily service and scheduling issues; communicate with customers.
• Monitor drivers' hours of service to prevent DOT violations.
• Maintain real-time data in dispatch systems and driver activity reports.
• Promote safety in all areas of dispatch.

Skills

Communication skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Dispatch software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dispatch systems

Job description

Coordinate the timely movement of customer's product in a safe, efficient manner, in compliance with company rules and DOT regulations. Assign workload to available drivers, monitor product movements and resolve delivery and scheduling issues. Properly use the Ruan transportation management systems to ensure all required operational data is accurately captured in a near real-time manner.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely pickup and delivery of all customer orders within assigned area while maintaining customer expectations. Ensure efficient utilization of drivers and equipment.
• Direct and schedule drivers' work. Notify drivers of work assignments to ensure on-time movement of goods to maximize operational efficiency. Regularly monitor driver activities and performance.
• Identify and resolve daily service and scheduling issues. Inform and elevate service issues to management as appropriate. Maintain timely and professional communication with customer contacts on issues impacting service and overall performance.
• Monitor drivers' hours of service to prevent DOT violations.
• Effectively communicate with customer on a regular and timely basis regarding issues impacting the customer and/or their service expectations.
• Accurately prepare and process data and paperwork including but not limited to maintaining driver activities in computer systems, activity reports/trip documents, driver hours of service, fuel tickets and other required items. Responsible to update driver and dispatch information into dispatch system real time.
• Monitor and promote safety in all areas of dispatch.

Requirements

This is a full time position working onsite in Landover MD.

Schedule: Thursday - Saturday & Every other Wednesday

Hours: 0400-1600

Schedule: Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

Education:High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

Experience: 1-2 years of Transportation, dispatching, terminal assistant, customer service or other related experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations required.
• Strong working knowledge of technology within dispatch systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits: Ruan provides benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, as well as 401K and Paid Time Off.

Pay Range $24.82 - $39.72 / hour

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