Senior Flatbed/Stepdeck Dispatcher | Fleet Optimization

ADCOCK BROTHERS AUTO TRANSPORT INC; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ADCOCK BROTHERS AUTO TRANSPORT INC. is seeking a Flatbed/Stepdeck Freight Dispatcher to optimize fleet utilization and ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance. You will act as the primary operations link between drivers, customers, and management at the Westerville site.

Responsibilities include load procurement, high-margin freight sourcing, route planning, and minimizing deadhead. Requires 5+ years of relevant dispatching experience and familiarity with DoD transport operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years dispatching flatbed and stepdeck equipment.
• Strong proficiency with telematics/ELD tools (e.g., Samsara, Motive) and FMCSA rules.
• Foundational knowledge of OD/OW freight processes.
• Familiarity with DoD transportation operations and the SDDC TEAMS platform.

Responsibilities

• Load Procurement & Fleet Optimization.
• Source, negotiate, and assign high-margin freight for flatbed and stepdeck equipment.
• Plan optimal routes based on cost structures (Owner-Operator vs. Company Driver), delivery timelines, and Hours of Service (HOS).
• Maximize asset utilization while actively minimizing deadhead and out-of-route miles.

Skills

Dispatching

Load negotiation

Route planning

DOT/FMCSA compliance

HOS knowledge

Driver coordination

Data entry

Problem solving

Telematics familiarity

Tools

Samsara

Motive

Job description

ADCOCK BROTHERS AUTO TRANSPORT INC. is seeking a Flatbed/Stepdeck Freight Dispatcher to optimize fleet utilization and ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance. You will act as the primary operations link between drivers, customers, and management at the Westerville site.

Responsibilities include load procurement, high-margin freight sourcing, route planning, and minimizing deadhead. Requires 5+ years of relevant dispatching experience and familiarity with DoD transport operations.