Fleet Dispatcher - Real-Time Logistics & Driver Support

Valorfleetservices; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Al's Towing and Storage in Sterling, VA is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher to keep trucks loaded, on schedule, and compliant. You will assign loads, route drivers, and resolve issues in real time, serving as the main link between drivers, customers, brokers, and the operations team.

This role emphasizes load planning, driver communication, and proactive customer service while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. On-site shifts and collaboration with the Operations team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of dispatch, logistics, or transportation operations experience.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA hours-of-service rules and ELD requirements.
• Strong geography and map-reading skills across the service region.
• Preferred: 2+ years dispatching for an asset-based carrier.
• Preferred: Associate's or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or business.
• Preferred: Experience with equipment types such as dry van, reefer, or flatbed.
• Preferred: CDL holder or driver experience.
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Load planning and assignment based on location, equipment, hours of service, and delivery windows.
• Build efficient routes to reduce empty miles, fuel costs, and tolls.
• Book and confirm pickup and delivery appointments with shippers and receivers.
• Act as drivers' main point of contact during shifts.
• Track trucks via ELD/GPS and confirm check-calls, arrivals, and departures.
• Reroute drivers around delays, weather, road closures, and breakdowns.
• Coordinate roadside assistance, repairs, and recovery with Maintenance.
• Provide accurate ETAs and proactive delay notices to customers and brokers.
• Resolve service failures, detention, and accessorial issues promptly.
• Plan loads within FMCSA hours-of-service; ensure compliance.
• Flag gaps in compliance, safety, or documentation.
• Report accidents and incidents per company procedure.
• Keep load status and documents up to date in the TMS.
• Collect BOLs and PODs to support same-day billing.
• Hand off open issues clearly at shift change.

Skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Communication

Multitasking

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or business

Tools

TMS

ELD/telematics

Load boards

Microsoft 365

Job description

Al's Towing and Storage in Sterling, VA is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher to keep trucks loaded, on schedule, and compliant. You will assign loads, route drivers, and resolve issues in real time, serving as the main link between drivers, customers, brokers, and the operations team.

This role emphasizes load planning, driver communication, and proactive customer service while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. On-site shifts and collaboration with the Operations team are essential.