Linehaul Coordinator

Federal Express Corporation; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a logistics dispatcher to support planning transportation needs and direct the dispatch of equipment in alignment with the Linehaul plan.

You will collaborate with field operations to ensure adequate trailer and contractor coverage, track trailers and equipment in the FedEx network, and enter trip details into the TMS to guarantee on-time deliveries. A focus on safety and timely reporting of issues is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Logistics, Business, or related area preferred.
• Dispatch experience preferred.
• Post-peak schedule - Night shifts may be required.
• If the candidate is in Quebec, bilingual (French and English) is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs dispatch of transportation equipment per Linehaul plan.
• Collaborates with field operations to plan contractor and equipment needs.
• Coordinates and tracks trailers, rental equipment, and dollies within the FedEx network.
• Ensures on-time delivery by entering trip details into the TMS system.
• Verifies equipment location and load/unload status; reports missing equipment.
• Communicates safety initiatives and maintains safety-conscious culture.
• Investigates delays, accidents, and equipment failures; implements contingency plans.
• Reviews DOT roadside violations and coordinates with Safety and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

TMS

Job description

Supports and/or contributes to planning transportation needs for the efficient movement of volume in an effort to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads and ensure service integrity for assigned areas. Directs the dispatch of transportation equipment in accordance with the Linehaul plan.

• Collaborates with other FedEx field operations to efficiently and effectively plan both contractor and equipment needs to ensure sufficient coverage for trailer movements.
• Coordinates and tracks the processing and movement of FedEx trailers, rental equipment, new trailers, and dollies in the FedEx network.
• Manages locally domiciled Unassigned Team logistics throughout the LH network to maximize the use of resources as well as minimize the tractor dwell.
• In accordance with the Linehaul plan, directs the dispatch of transportation equipment.
• Ensures Linehaul dispatch and arrival rules are followed according to defined Company procedures.
• Coordinates cargo shipments to maximize the trailer volume while meeting package delivery obligations.
• Enters trip details into an online system (TMS) to ensure on time delivery and pick up of trailers.
• Verifies the location of equipment in the dispatch system by completing yard inventories.
• Verifies the load/unload status of trailers by completing yard checks. Timely reports missing equipment.
• Follows and communicates safety initiatives to ensure a safety-conscious culture.
• Investigates and reports schedule delays, accidents and equipment failures and implements contingency plans which ensure on-time load delivery in the event of an en-route breakdown or accident.
• Reviews and communicates Department of Transportation (DOT) roadside violations to management.
• Coordinates with the Safety and Maintenance departments to monitor the monthly tractor safety inspections and ensure annual certificates are obtained in compliance with the DOT.
• Reviews trailer load condition reports (TLCR's ) to ensure proper completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business or related area, preferred

Minimum Experience

Dispatch experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-peak schedule - Night shifts

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

PPT shift Thursday - Monday 7am - 12 pm Job Posting End Date: 11 /06/2026 by 3:00 PM Local Time

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver's abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered

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