Drayage Logistics Specialist — Dispatch & Freight Expert

Allen Lund Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401k with match

Employee ownership program

Transfer opportunities within 41 offi­

Job summary

Allen Lund Company is seeking a Drayage Logistics Specialist to join our team in Orlando. If you are highly organized with 1-2 years of Freight Forwarding or drayage dispatching experience, you will source trucks, coordinate drayage pickups from rail yards and ports, and ensure accurate shipment status updates.

You will build strong relationships with customers and carriers, manage quotes, and contribute to a culture of outstanding service and teamwork across our network of offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in Freight Forwarding or drayage dispatching.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Unparalleled customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and time-management skills.
• Previous experience within a freight forwarding or Drayage Import organization.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
• Experience with other Ground Trucking services is a plus (LTL, Cartage, FTL, Rail, etc).

Responsibilities

• Trucking & Dispatch Dynamo: you'll manage drayage truckers and locate new ones when needed.
• Shipment & Document Specialist: receive and update shipment status, issue alerts, track and trace, and maintain load documents.
• Logistics & Customer Relations Ace: manage shipments for timely delivery, obtain quotes, source best transport, and build client relationships.
• Team Player: work independently as well as part of a team.

Skills

Drayage Dispatching

Freight Forwarding

Organization

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Team Player

Job description

Allen Lund Company is seeking a Drayage Logistics Specialist to join our team in Orlando. If you are highly organized with 1-2 years of Freight Forwarding or drayage dispatching experience, you will source trucks, coordinate drayage pickups from rail yards and ports, and ensure accurate shipment status updates.

You will build strong relationships with customers and carriers, manage quotes, and contribute to a culture of outstanding service and teamwork across our network of offices.