OTR Intermodal Dispatcher - Houston Trucking

JLM Logistics, Inc.; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JLM Logistics, Inc. in Houston is seeking a dispatch professional to oversee OTR intermodal imports and exports, coordinating moves from ports to delivery and keeping drivers on schedule.

You will schedule, monitor, and communicate with drivers and customers, ensuring compliance with HOS/ELD regulations and billing accuracy. The role requires familiarity with Houston terminals and a calm, organized approach to high-pressure situations.

Formación

• 2+ years of dispatch experience in intermodal, drayage, or OTR is preferred.
• Strong communication with drivers and customers is essential.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, assign, and track OTR intermodal loads from pickup to delivery and empty return.
• Build efficient driver schedules and keep the fleet moving.
• Monitor container availability, holds, per diem/demurrage deadlines to avoid charges.
• Schedule appointments with terminals, rail ramps, warehouses, and consignees.
• Maintain constant driver contact about route changes and delays.
• Provide proactive updates to customers and raise issues early.
• Track driver hours (HOS/ELD) and help keep DOT compliance.
• Coordinate handoffs with CSR, warehouse, and billing teams.

Conocimientos

Dispatch experience

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Herramientas

TMS

ELD/GPS tracking

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

JLM Logistics is a Houston-based intermodal trucking, drayage, transload, and warehousing company working out of the Bayport and Barbours Cut corridor. We move containers between the ports, rail ramps, and customers across Texas and beyond.

The Role

You'll run dispatch for our OTR intermodal imports and exports. That means planning and covering container moves from port and rail to delivery, keeping drivers loaded and on schedule, and making sure customers know where their freight is.

What You'll Do

• Plan, assign, and track OTR intermodal loads (import, export, and rail) from pickup to delivery and empty return
• Build efficient driver schedules and keep the fleet moving
• Watch container availability, holds, last free days, and per diem/demurrage deadlines so we don't take on extra charges
• Schedule appointments with terminals, rail ramps, warehouses, and consignees
• Stay in contact with drivers all day about route changes, delays, and problems on the road
• Send customers proactive updates, and raise issues early instead of after the fact
• Track driver hours (HOS/ELD) and help keep us DOT compliant
• Record accessorials (detention, chassis splits, pre-pulls, storage, overweight) accurately so billing is right the first time
• Work closely with our CSR, warehouse, and billing teams on handoffs

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of dispatch experience, preferably in intermodal, drayage, or OTR
• Working knowledge of Houston-area terminals (Barbours Cut, Bayport) and rail ramps
• Understanding of chassis, container types, overweight rules, and HOS regulations
• Comfortable with a TMS, ELD/GPS tracking, and Microsoft Office
• Stays calm and organized under pressure and solves problems well
• Clear, respectful communication with drivers and customers
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional after-hours or weekend coverage