Flatbed Operations Coordinator

Legacy Logistics Incorporated; Arkansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Legacy Logistics Incorporated is seeking a Flatbed Operations Coordinator to serve as the primary communication and coordination hub for 30+ flatbed/heavy-haul loads across OTR, Regional and Local operations.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and compliance with state and local regulations, requiring strong organizational and analytical skills and excellent communication with drivers and customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as dispatcher or relevant position (logistics/transport).
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong data-entry and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and communicating with drivers to make freight deliveries or collect shipments.
• Communicating with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests.
• Planning pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed.
• 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 driver logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times.
• Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints.
• Daily calls with drivers.
• Maintain log of truck and trailer numbers and collaborate with Terminal Manager on maintenance and issues as they arise.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Communication skills

Organization

Data entry

English proficiency

Multitasking

Active listening

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelors/Associate in transportation or logistics

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Immediate Opening!

Flatbed Operations Coordinator

Legacy Logistics Inc. is an asset and truck brokerage company looking for a reliable Flatbed Operations Coordinator to act as a communication and coordination point for 30+ OTR, Regional and Local flatbed/heavy-haul loads. We employ a skilled team of professionals who utilize the latest technologies in order to maintain our standing as an industry leader in the flatbed and heavy hauling business. The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, organized and thorough. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and critical thinking to form navigation routes to adhere to company goals while also adhering to state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and communicating with drivers to make freight deliveries or collect shipments.
• Communicating with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests.
• Planning pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed.
• 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 driver logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times.
• Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints.
• Daily calls with drivers.
• Maintain log of truck and trailer numbers and collaborate with Terminal Manager on maintenance and issues as they arise.

Requirements

• Proven experience as dispatcher or relevant position
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of relevant methods
• Fast typing with experience in data entry
• Proficient in English (oral and written)
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
• Active listener with excellent communication skills
• Sound judgement and critical thinking
• High school diploma

Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelors or associate degree in transportation or logistics is a plus.
• Experience as a Dispatcher/Planner required.
• Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Job Type:

• Full-time/W2

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day schedule Monday - Friday and after hours calls as needed