Entry Level Dispatcher

Usko Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Reimbursement

401(k) with employer contributions

PTO + paid holidays

Full training and career advancement

Job summary

Usko Inc. is seeking an attentive Entry Level Dispatcher to coordinate our drivers in Independence, MO. You will liaise with customers, plan routes, and assign drivers for freight deliveries or pickups, thriving under pressure with strong organizational skills.

Ideal candidates have a background in truck dispatching, knowledge of transportation regulations, and are eager to learn. We offer full training, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including medical reimbursement and a 401(k) with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS).
• Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to monitor drivers' logs, truck maintenance schedules, and repairs.
• Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers for deliveries or pickups.
• Communicate with customers about freight details and times.
• Plan routes and accommodate changes as needed.
• Prepare dispatch documents, freight bills and invoices.
• Maintain records of dispatches, routes and times.
• Track transportation regulations and ensure compliance.
• Review drivers’ logs and arrival times.
• Monitor truck maintenance schedules.
• Log customer shipping schedules and complaints.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation Management Software (TMS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

We are searching for an attentive dispatcher to coordinate our drivers to designated customer destinations in Independence, MO. As a new Entry Level Dispatcher, responsibilities will involve liaising with customers to note their needs, planning and adapting driving routes, and assigning drivers for freight and package deliveries or pick-ups. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in truck dispatching and thrive in high-pressure situations. Ultimately, a top-notch dispatcher will showcase impeccable organizational skills that result in outstanding delivery services.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling drivers to make freight deliveries or collect shipments and packages.
• Communicating with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests.
• Planning pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed.
• Preparing dispatch documents, as well as generating freight bills and invoices.
• Maintaining records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times.
• Keeping track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply.
• Reviewing drivers’ logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times.
• Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS).
• Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to monitor drivers' logs, truck maintenance schedules, and repairs.
• Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• $15/HR
• Medical Reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• PTO + paid holidays
• Full training and career advancement opportunities

About USKO

USKO is a full-service logistics and transportation company providing tailored solutions across a wide range of services. These include dry van, reefer, flatbed, auto-haul, expedited shipping, drayage, warehousing, and international freight by land, sea, and air. With expertise in time-critical shipments and high-value deliveries, USKO serves clients across the USA, Canada, and Mexico