Senior Flatbed/Stepdeck Dispatcher - Route & Margin

Adcock Brothers Inc; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adcock Brothers Inc in Westerville, OH seeks a Flatbed/Stepdeck Freight Dispatcher to optimize fleet utilization, ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance, and drive profitability for specialized open-deck operations. You will act as the main operational link between drivers, customers, and management.

Responsibilities include load procurement, negotiating high-margin freight, planning routes with HOS compliance, and minimizing deadhead while maintaining data in the TMS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years dispatching flatbed and stepdeck equipment.
• Knowledge of telematics/ELD tools and FMCSA regulations.
• Familiarity with DoD transportation operations and 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, delivery timelines, and Hours of Service (HOS).
• Maximize asset utilization while minimizing deadhead and out-of-route miles.

Skills

Rate negotiation

Load securement knowledge

High-stress problem solving

Margin-focused decision-making

Tools

Samsara

Motive

Job description

Adcock Brothers Inc in Westerville, OH seeks a Flatbed/Stepdeck Freight Dispatcher to optimize fleet utilization, ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance, and drive profitability for specialized open-deck operations. You will act as the main operational link between drivers, customers, and management.

Responsibilities include load procurement, negotiating high-margin freight, planning routes with HOS compliance, and minimizing deadhead while maintaining data in the TMS.