Dispatcher/Router

HUDSON CITY CONSULTING LIMITED LIAB; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

PTO

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

HUDSON CITY CONSULTING LIMITED LIAB is hiring a Dispatcher & Router to optimize driver schedules, monitor routes, and coordinate loading and delivery windows on-site in New Jersey.

The ideal candidate understands transportation operations, driver scheduling, hours-of-service requirements, fleet availability, and route planning, with strong communication to keep operations efficient and compliant.

Qualifications

• Dispatching, transportation, or route-planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT and hours-of-service requirements.
• Experience with fleet-management systems (Samsara, ELDs, GPS) preferred.
• Strong computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple drivers, vehicles, and routes.
• Knowledge of straight trucks, tractor-trailers, vans, and liftgate equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor active routes, driver progress, delays, breakdowns, and ETAs.
• Assist drivers with delivery issues and route-related questions.
• Review deliveries for the next day and build efficient routes.
• Assign drivers, trucks, start times, and loading orders.
• Review schedules, PTO, and availability before assignments.
• Verify driver hours and resets to prevent HOS violations.
• Confirm trucks are available and appropriate for each route.
• Track trucks in shop or out of service and manage maintenance.
• Publish the next day’s loading and departure order.
• Provide handoffs for the Morning Dispatcher and note concerns.

Skills

Dispatching experience

Route planning

DOT & hours-of-service knowledge

Driver scheduling

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Samsara

ELDs

GPS

Job description

Benefits:

• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

We are hiring a DISPATCHER & ROUTER. This position is direct hire with full company benefits including PTO, holiday pay, health insurance and 401K match.

The ideal candidate understands transportation operations, driver scheduling, hours-of-service requirements, fleet availability, and route planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor active routes, driver progress, delays, breakdowns, and estimated return times
  Assist drivers with delivery issues, customer changes, and route-related questions
  Review all deliveries and pickups scheduled for the following day
  Build safe and efficient routes based on location, appointment times, route duration, and customer requirements
  Assign drivers, helpers, trucks, start times, and loading order
  Review employee schedules, PTO, call-outs, and availability before making assignments
  Verify driver hours and required resets in Samsara to prevent HOS violations
  Confirm that assigned trucks are available, operational, and appropriate for each route
  Track trucks that are in the shop, out of service, or due for maintenance
  Ensure every scheduled job is assigned to a route
  Provide the warehouse with the following day’s loading and departure order
  Publish the completed schedule by the required deadline
  Prepare a clear handoff for the Morning Dispatcher, including potential staffing, fleet, or compliance concerns

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dispatching, transportation, or route-planning experience preferred
  Knowledge of DOT and hours-of-service requirements
  Experience with Samsara, ELDs, GPS, or similar fleet-management systems is preferred
  Strong computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  Ability to manage multiple drivers, vehicles, and routes
  Strong attention to detail and communication skills
  Knowledge of straight trucks, tractor-trailers, vans, and liftgate equipment is a plus

SCHEDULE

Full-time, on-site position
Hours: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm (end time may vary based on operational needs)

SALARY

$60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.