Driver & Equipment Dispatch Specialist

Independent Oh Logistics Llc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Oh Logistics Llc is seeking a Dispatcher to schedule and dispatch drivers and equipment to and from accounts with a mix of drop/ hook and live loads. Daily use of Excel for planning and accountability is involved.

Responsibilities include preparing daily dispatch schedules, maintaining load documentation, and monitoring driver hours to prevent DOT violations, while ensuring timely responses to driver inquiries and updates to dispatch orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; minimum of one year related experience.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily dispatch schedule for drivers and equipment.
• Prepare documentation for all loads as necessary.
• Seek out and schedule backhauls where appropriate; provide inbound report receiving.
• Update inbound and outbound orders in dispatch program.
• Respond to driver inquiries regarding breakdowns, directions, product count discrepancies.
• Monitor drivers’ hours to prevent DOT violations.
• Adjust delivery and backhaul assignments to accommodate breakdowns, late trucks and other changes.
• Follow attendance policy; show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Independent Oh Logistics Llc is seeking a Dispatcher to schedule and dispatch drivers and equipment to and from accounts with a mix of drop/ hook and live loads. Daily use of Excel for planning and accountability is involved.

Responsibilities include preparing daily dispatch schedules, maintaining load documentation, and monitoring driver hours to prevent DOT violations, while ensuring timely responses to driver inquiries and updates to dispatch orders.