Heavy Equipment Dispatch Lead | Flatbed & DOT Compliance

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Trip Rentals is seeking an experienced Dispatch Manager to lead our transportation and dispatch operations for heavy equipment rental and flatbed transport in Signal Hill, CA. The role oversees daily movement, loading, securing, and timely deliveries while ensuring safety and DOT compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on dispatch leadership in heavy equipment environments, with a focus on weight constraints, trailer types, and route optimization to support film, entertainment, and event

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dispatch experience in heavy equipment rental or related industry.
• 1+ years of supervisory or lead experience managing dispatchers and/or drivers.
• Strong working knowledge of equipment weights, trailer types, load securement, and legal weight limits.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise dispatchers and drivers, setting daily priorities and ensuring safety, accuracy, and on-time performance.
• Schedule and assign Class A flatbed and Class C drivers for deliveries, pickups, transfers, and will-call orders.
• Ensure equipment is matched to correct truck and trailer types based on weight and load requirements.
• Verify loads are secured and transported in compliance with DOT/FMCSA cargo securement standards.
• Plan and optimize routes and delivery schedules based on jobsite access and priorities.
• Monitor fleet utilization, driver productivity, and delivery performance; suggest improvements.
• Coordinate with yard, service, sales, and operations leadership to ensure readiness and accurate order fulfillment.
• Oversee driver compliance with DOT regulations and hours of service; coordinate with HR on qualifications.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Supervisory experience

Weights & load limits

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Leadership

Computer proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Power Trip Rentals is seeking an experienced Dispatch Manager to lead our transportation and dispatch operations for heavy equipment rental and flatbed transport in Signal Hill, CA. The role oversees daily movement, loading, securing, and timely deliveries while ensuring safety and DOT compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on dispatch leadership in heavy equipment environments, with a focus on weight constraints, trailer types, and route optimization to support film, entertainment, and event