Night & Weekend Dispatcher: On-Time Loads & Route Coordination

Hogan Transportation; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Transportation is seeking a Night Dispatcher to manage incoming calls, track loads, and coordinate repower needs to keep drivers moving according to account manager schedules.

You will monitor driver utilization, dispatch trucks via Qualcomm or phone, communicate with customers and day operations, and ensure on-time pickups and deliveries while adhering to hours-of-service rules. This role supports overnight coverage and requires proactive communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Experience in transportation or dispatching is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitors personnel and driver utilization to coordinate service and schedules.
• Schedules or dispatches drivers to locations according to customer requests using Qualcomm devices or telephone.
• Communicates with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems or requests for service.
• Advises personnel about traffic problems, construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions or other hazards.
• Ensures that each driver understands customer and company expectations.
• Daily accounting of all assigned trucks or drivers.
• Monitors on-time performance for customers.
• Responsible for on-time pick up and delivery performance, out of route miles, hours of service compliance and special routing needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Word & Excel

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Qualcomm devices

Job description

Hogan Transportation is seeking a Night Dispatcher to manage incoming calls, track loads, and coordinate repower needs to keep drivers moving according to account manager schedules.

You will monitor driver utilization, dispatch trucks via Qualcomm or phone, communicate with customers and day operations, and ensure on-time pickups and deliveries while adhering to hours-of-service rules. This role supports overnight coverage and requires proactive communication.