Dispatcher

Prospectblue; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ProspectBlue seeks a Dispatcher for its client in Danville, VA. The role coordinates trucking operations, dispatching drivers and monitoring loads from pickup to delivery.

You will communicate with drivers regarding schedules, delays, and route issues, handle breakdowns and detentions, and ensure adherence to hours-of-service rules. The position updates customers on shipment status and requires office presence in Reidsville, NC or Danville, VA.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of trucking dispatch experience preferred (we'll train the right person).
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA hours-of-service regulations.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve under pressure.
• Willingness to be flexible with occasional after-hours needs.
• Able to report to work in office in Reidsville, NC or Danville, VA.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers and monitor loads from pickup to delivery.
• Communicate with drivers on schedules, delays, and route issues.
• Handle breakdowns, detentions, and last-minute changes.
• Keep drivers within federal hours-of-service limits.
• Update customers on shipment status.

Skills

Dispatch experience

DOT/FMCSA hours-of-service

Multitasking

Problem-solving under pressure

Flexible after-hours

Job description

ProspectBlue seeks a Dispatcher for their client in Danville, VA

• Dispatch drivers and monitor loads from pickup to delivery.
• Communicate with drivers on schedules, delays, and route issues.
• Handle breakdowns, detentions, and last-minute changes.
• Keep drivers within federal hours-of-service limits.
• Update customers on shipment status.

Requirements

• 1+ year of trucking dispatch experience preferred (we'll train the right person).
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA hours-of-service regulations.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve under pressure.
• Willingness to be flexible with occasional after-hours needs.
• Able to report to work in office in Reidsville, NC or Danville, VA.