Routing & Dispatch Lead — Transportation Ops

Aebi Schmidt; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt is seeking a Transportation Traffic Lead to coordinate daily transportation and traffic operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely movement of vehicles, drivers, and freight. This role serves as a key liaison among drivers, dispatch, and customers.

You'll monitor activity, resolve issues, adjust routes, and support compliance with company policies and transportation regulations while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, fleet operations, traffic coordination, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or transportation software.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays when operationally required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related discipline.
• Previous lead, supervisory, or dispatch management experience.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS/telematics, routing software, or fleet-management systems.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA requirements, where applicable.
• Experience managing transportation operations in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation and traffic activities.
• Monitor driver and vehicle activity for delays and safety.
• Serve as primary contact for drivers, dispatchers, customers, and internal operations teams.
• Adjust transportation schedules and routing to improve efficiency.
• Track on-time performance and route efficiency.
• Address disruptions and emergencies in transportation.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Prepare operational reports for management.
• Provide leadership to drivers and loaders.

Skills

Transportation Operations

Dispatch Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

GPS/Telematics

Routing software

Fleet management systems

Job description

Aebi Schmidt is seeking a Transportation Traffic Lead to coordinate daily transportation and traffic operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely movement of vehicles, drivers, and freight. This role serves as a key liaison among drivers, dispatch, and customers.

You'll monitor activity, resolve issues, adjust routes, and support compliance with company policies and transportation regulations while working in a fast-paced environment.