Regional Transportation Dispatcher | Fleet & Compliance

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support Southeast transport operations and fleet dispatch. You will allocate work to drivers and contractors, ensure DOT/DMV/IFTA/IRP compliance, and maintain accurate data in dispatch systems.

The role emphasizes proactive communication with drivers and customers, cost tracking, and continuous improvement in safety and efficiency within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years in industrial transport/logistics.
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and state DMV/IFTA/IRP.
• Experience with Encompass (DVIRs), Teletrac/telematics, AX/ERP, and TMS/dispatch systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain transport/dispatch systems to ensure accurate, current job data (e.g., TMS/dispatch tools).
• Allocate transport jobs to company and contractor drivers considering urgency, location, cost, equipment, and compliance.
• Ensure job tickets include vendor/customer requirements and special instructions; maintain TMS data.
• Monitor job progress; update systems at completion; document cost impacts (detention, futile loads, closures).
• Communicate with drivers and customers on status, exceptions, and resolution of incomplete jobs.
• Ensure job records and pricing data are accurate to enable timely billing and payment.
• Support training and performance-management initiatives; comply with company policies.
• Coordinate equipment moves to/from service shops; schedule dispatch around out-of-service assets.
• Prepare and maintain daily work schedules, missed load reports, and inventories of assets (30/60/90 days).

Skills

DOT Regulations

Dispatch Experience

Customer Service

Teletrac

TMS Systems

ERP Systems

Education

Associate degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Encompass

Teletrac

AX/ERP

TMS/Dispatch

Job description

Sims Metal is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support Southeast transport operations and fleet dispatch. You will allocate work to drivers and contractors, ensure DOT/DMV/IFTA/IRP compliance, and maintain accurate data in dispatch systems.

The role emphasizes proactive communication with drivers and customers, cost tracking, and continuous improvement in safety and efficiency within a fast-paced environment.