Dispatcher

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Six weeks of paid maternity leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, AR is seeking a Dispatcher to manage driver assignments, resolve delivery issues, and maintain proactive communication with internal and external customers. The role supports on-time performance and efficient dispatch operations in a fast-paced environment.

The dispatcher collaborates with drivers, fleet maintenance, and the supply chain team to ensure vehicle readiness and adherence to company policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year of Transportation, Customer Service, or other relevant experience.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and interpret ideas through various mediums.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifts in priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor loads assigned to drivers, resolving issues that affect pickup or delivery times and communicating with customers.
• Maintain documentation of driver detention time for accurate pay.
• Support safety culture by daily messages and monthly driver briefings; enforce DOT/comapny requirements.
• Assist other team members as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate professionally with drivers via phone and system messages; foster driver engagement and productivity.
• Coordinate with fleet maintenance and drivers to ensure vehicle readiness.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

GED

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title:

Dispatcher

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for dispatching and resolving problems for our company drivers, contracted drivers, and/or carriers. This position requires you to have exceptional proactive communication skills with internal and external customers, including promptly resolving issues with pickup and delivery, monitoring check call completion, activity documentation, and overall promoting a professional workplace attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor loads assigned to drivers, including resolving any issues that may affect the scheduled times for pickup or delivery, while proactively communicating to the affected customers; problems normally include truck mechanical problems, traffic or weather issues, or customer-directed shipment changes
• Maintain documentation of driver detention time to ensure accurate, on-time pay
• Maintain the company safety culture to include daily safety messages and monthly driver briefings; help enforce company policies to ensure compliance with DOT and company requirements
• Support other team members as needed
• Communicate in a professional, timely, and effective manner with internal and external drivers via phone calls and system messages; build and maintain a positive attitude to strengthen driver engagement to minimize turnover and improve driver satisfaction and productivity
• Manage company equipment to improve operation efficiency and profitability through coordinating with fleet maintenance teams and previously assigned drivers to ensure vehicle readiness

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year of Transportation, Customer Service, or other relevant experience
AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences

• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to meet or exceed driver needs to provide excellent service
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives

Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years of transportation, customer service, or other relevant experience

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00637073 Dispatcher (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

_ J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law. _