Dispatcher

Connect Search; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer HSA contributions

Company 401(k)

PTO 160 hours

13 paid holidays

Garage parking

Job summary

Connect Search LLC in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an experienced Dispatcher to coordinate trucks and freight from pickup through delivery, serving as the main communications link among drivers, shippers, receivers, carriers, customers, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in dispatch or logistics, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment. 100% onsite with a generous compensation package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dispatch/logistics/transportation or related experience.
• Experience coordinating with drivers, carriers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assign loads and coordinate drivers and trucks.
• Communicate load details, delivery instructions, and schedule changes.
• Monitor shipment progress with real-time tracking tools.
• Provide proactive shipment updates to customers.
• Coordinate with drivers, shippers, receivers, and carriers.
• Adjust routes due to weather, traffic, or issues.
• Troubleshoot shipment problems quickly and professionally.
• Maintain dispatch notes, logs, PODs, and delivery docs.
• Track freight from pickup to final delivery.
• Manage multiple shipments and competing priorities.
• Provide strong customer service throughout the process.

Skills

3+ years dispatch experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Critical-thinking

Problem-solving

Experience with drivers and carriers

Freight movement coordination

Job description

Dispatcher

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $52,000-$58,000

Bonus: 15%-25% quarterly bonus potential

Start: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Dispatcher to join a growing transportation and logistics company in The Woodlands, TX.

This position will coordinate the movement of trucks and freight from pickup through delivery, serving as the primary communication point between drivers, shippers, receivers, carriers, customers, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in trucking, freight brokerage, dispatch, logistics coordination, or transportation operations and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign loads and coordinate drivers and trucks
• Communicate load details, delivery instructions, and schedule changes
• Monitor shipment and driver progress using real-time tracking tools
• Provide proactive shipment-status updates to customers
• Coordinate with drivers, shippers, receivers, and carriers
• Adjust routing and delivery plans due to weather, traffic, delays, or operational issues
• Troubleshoot shipment and delivery problems quickly and professionally
• Maintain accurate dispatch notes, logs, PODs, and delivery documentation
• Track freight from pickup through final delivery
• Manage multiple shipments and competing priorities simultaneously
• Provide strong customer service throughout the transportation process

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dispatch, logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, or related experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain professional and organized in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with drivers, carriers, customers, and freight movement
• Transportation Management System or dispatch software experience preferred
• Oilfield, industrial, heavy haul, drayage, flatbed, or expedited freight experience is a plus

Schedule / On-Call

The regular schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM.

The role also participates in an approximately one-weekend-per-month on-call rotation, scheduled well in advance. Weekend on-call is handled remotely from home.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to join a growing logistics organization and build a long-term career in transportation operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• $52,000-$58,000 base salary
• 15%-25% quarterly bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment
• Employer HSA contributions
• Company-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 160 hours of PTO during years 1-4
• 13 paid holidays
• Garage parking provided

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