Fleet Dispatcher: Optimize Routes & Safety

U.S. AutoForce; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., is seeking a Dispatcher to support the Dispatch Supervisor and manage fleet routes, paperwork, and driver safety. The role represents the company when interacting with customers and internal teams.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with rotating Saturdays. Competitive wages start at $24.00 per hour, weekly pay, and benefits beginning on your first day. Join a team dedicated to reliable service in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record in compliance with our driver policy.
• 1 year of professional driving experience (cube van, box truck or semi), and satisfactory completion of company road test.
• 1 year experience in transportation industry.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and legal requirements for drivers.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.
• Ability to be trained and safely use powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts. Pass a forklift certification test.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record in compliance with our driver policy.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Valid DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain DOT Medical Card per DOT/FMCSA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure drivers complete all required daily paperwork: Driver logs, pre and post-trip inspections, and fuel receipts.
• Ensure drivers are completing customer returns within 3 days of creation.
• Assist with will-call customers.
• Assist with reviewing Samsara driving alerts.
• Track drivers on Elite and close out all routes and open orders daily.
• Train drivers on PIV, tablet, and safety expectations.
• Complete all routing requests before scheduled cut-off times.
• Backup for Dispatch Supervisor and EComm.
• Assign lines to be pulled by material handlers for will-call and metro routes.
• Answering phone calls in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with call center, sales, customers, drivers and other locations.
• Spot check trucks for cleanliness and compliance, assist drivers when a breakdown occurs.
• Backup driver, order pulling, operate power equipment as needed.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all team members.

Job description

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., is seeking a Dispatcher to support the Dispatch Supervisor and manage fleet routes, paperwork, and driver safety. The role represents the company when interacting with customers and internal teams.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with rotating Saturdays. Competitive wages start at $24.00 per hour, weekly pay, and benefits beginning on your first day. Join a team dedicated to reliable service in the transportation sector.