Dispatcher (Intermodal Trucking)

IMC Logistics; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Newark, New Jersey, is looking for a Dispatcher (Intermodal Trucking) to manage driver schedules and ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate should have 2 to 5 years of intermodal experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include planning daily work schedules, addressing driver issues, and maintaining operational reports. This full-time role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years intermodal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT Regulations is a plus.
• Familiarity with Hazardous Materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan the daily/weekly work schedule of drivers.
• Communicate with drivers regarding schedules.
• Track and maintain various reports.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Job description

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Location: Newark, New Jersey

Plans the daily/weekly work schedule of drivers to maximize freight coverage in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Communicate and distribute appointment dates/time to drivers; owner operators and/or fleet. Communicate and coordinate between all IMC locations to maximize drivers’ time. Assist drivers with any equipment issues, detention time, rail billing, and any additional requests made of driver.

Responsibilities

• Must exercise discretion and use independent judgment when relating customer requests, appointment time and assigning orders to specific drivers daily to run road, local or city.
• Maintain A to B dispatching.
• Complete lines of dispatch in SWS from paperwork that drivers turn in daily relating to completed runs.
• Handle driver service failures up to and including the authority to issue verbal and/or written discipline. Additionally, contact Manager/Cargo Specialist regarding the failure.
• Apply any additional charges including and notify customer service of changes.
• Track/Maintain yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional Pool.
• Actively participate in driver recruiting and retention.
• Request rail billing.
• Processes ATP’s and Non-Productive pay.
• Review preliminary payroll.
• Oversee drivers HOS and ELD updating.
• Oversee and manage Rail/Port pins – reservations – LFD.
• Operating with a sense of urgency while handling challenging environments.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years and intermodal experience preferred.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of DOT Regulations.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials.
• Ability to multi-task.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Truck Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage