Remote Heavy Haul Dispatcher: Oversized Loads Expert

Farren International; Ledgewood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Heavy haul projects

Collaborative environment

Modern technology

Long-term opportunities

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Job summary

Farren International in Ledgewood, NJ is seeking a motivated Heavy Haul Dispatcher to coordinate drivers, equipment, permits, escorts, routing, and customer communication to ensure safe, on-time project execution.

You’ll dispatch and monitor shipments across North America, manage route changes, weather impacts, and DOT compliance, while collaborating with Operations, Project Managers, and customers to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in trucking, logistics, dispatching, transportation, or heavy haul operations.
• Perimeter Trailer experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-moving operations environment.
• Comfortable with transportation software and GPS tracking systems.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Understanding of DOT regulations or permit logistics is a plus.
• Team-oriented with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and monitor heavy haul shipments throughout North America.
• Coordinate trucks, specialized trailers, and driver assignments.
• Communicate continuously with drivers during loading, transit, and delivery.
• Manage route changes, delays, weather impacts, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate permits, escort vehicles, police escorts, and route restrictions.
• Monitor equipment utilization and driver availability.
• Utilize transportation systems, GPS tracking, and fleet technology platforms.
• Work closely with Operations, Project Managers, Warehouse, Maintenance, and customers.
• Track load progress through Samsara, MacroPoint, and internal systems.
• Provide proactive updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure every move complies with DOT regulations, permit requirements, and safety standards.
• Help solve problems quickly while keeping projects on schedule.

Skills

Trucking & Logistics

Dispatching

GPS tracking

DOT regulations

Communication

Tools

Samsara

MacroPoint

Fleet technology platforms

Job description

Farren International in Ledgewood, NJ is seeking a motivated Heavy Haul Dispatcher to coordinate drivers, equipment, permits, escorts, routing, and customer communication to ensure safe, on-time project execution.

You’ll dispatch and monitor shipments across North America, manage route changes, weather impacts, and DOT compliance, while collaborating with Operations, Project Managers, and customers to keep projects on schedule.