Hybrid Port & Freight Dispatcher - Real-Time Ops & Admin

The Morning Star Company; Williams (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 1 year

Sick pay after 90 days

Possible full-time position

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

The Morning Star Company is seeking a Freight & Port Dispatcher to coordinate daily driver assignments and container movements across port drayage and freight hauling operations. The role combines live dispatch with administrative tasks, including compliance recordkeeping, reporting, and cross-departmental coordination.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in dispatch or logistics, familiarity with eModal, and knowledge of FMCSA HOS rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some logistics coursework a plus.
• 1-3 years of dispatch, logistics, or transportation administration experience.
• Familiarity with eModal or comparable freight/terminal platforms.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA HOS regulations and California requirements.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfortable with data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assign drivers and equipment to daily loads, balancing port drayage with freight hauling schedules.
• Monitor container appointments via eModal for import/export moves across terminals.
• Track driver location, ETAs, and terminal transaction times.
• Communicate load changes, delays, and route adjustments to drivers in real time.
• Coordinate with ocean carriers for chassis and equipment repositioning.
• Resolve day-of issues like breakdowns, congestion, or missed appointments.
• Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) to ensure FMCSA compliance.
• Coordinate with operations to align truck flow during peak season.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

eModal

Job description

The Morning Star Company is seeking a Freight & Port Dispatcher to coordinate daily driver assignments and container movements across port drayage and freight hauling operations. The role combines live dispatch with administrative tasks, including compliance recordkeeping, reporting, and cross-departmental coordination.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in dispatch or logistics, familiarity with eModal, and knowledge of FMCSA HOS rules.