Night & Weekend Freight Dispatch Specialist

Riverside Transport; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Transport in Kansas City, KS is seeking an Extended Coverage Dispatch staff member to manage fleets during night and weekend shifts. You will make autonomous judgments and document thoroughly to support operations.

You will handle driver and customer communication, track loads, scrub sheets for on-time delivery, and use TMW, Excel, and Outlook to keep operations smooth. A high school diploma and 1-2 years related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret safety rules and operating manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of drivers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch night and weekend shifts to optimize performance and coverage.
• Communicate load information, advances, and orders to drivers and customers.
• Manage load bookings and updates in the TMW system.
• Maintain low call wait times and coordinate with drivers for on-time delivery.
• Update customers by email or phone with load status.
• Prepare for next day's freight coverage.

Skills

TMW Database

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Communication

Written reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TMW System

Job description

Riverside Transport in Kansas City, KS is seeking an Extended Coverage Dispatch staff member to manage fleets during night and weekend shifts. You will make autonomous judgments and document thoroughly to support operations.

You will handle driver and customer communication, track loads, scrub sheets for on-time delivery, and use TMW, Excel, and Outlook to keep operations smooth. A high school diploma and 1-2 years related experience are expected.