Specialized Asset Dispatcher (Flatbed & Stepdeck)

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

Description

Job Location: On-site at Adcock Transport, 128 County Line Road, Westerville, OH 43082

Job Hours: Normal business hours (0730-1600) or as needed to fulfill job requirements

Assigned Fleet Size: 8 Open-deck units

Specialized Sectors: Open-Deck (Flatbed/Step-Deck)

Reports To: General Manager - Transport

Target Start Date: ASAP

Pay Range - $27.50 - 32.50 Per Hour

Role Summary: The Flatbed/Stepdeck Freight Dispatcher is responsible for optimizing fleet utilization, ensuring strict DOT/FMCSA compliance, and driving profitability for specialized open-deck operations. This role acts as the primary operational link between drivers, customers, and management.

Requirements

Core Duties & 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.

Safety, Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce FMCSA regulations, ELD monitoring, HOS rules, and load securement
• protocols (chains, straps, tarps).
• Acquire and manage state permits, route surveys, and escorts for
• Over-Dimensional/Overweight (OD/OW) loads while adhering to bridge laws and
• curfews.
• Rigorously vet external partner carriers (MC/DOT authority, insurance, SMS
• scores) and conduct routine audits of driver logs, accidents, and cargo claims.

Driver & Customer Coordination

• Act as the direct point of contact for drivers, brokers, and customers, delivering proactive transit updates.
• Resolve real-time operational disruptions (equipment breakdowns, delays, job site access issues) quickly to minimize financial impact.
• Manage dispatch documentation and ensure precise data entry within the Transportation Management System (TMS).

Key Candidate Requirements

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

Background Clearance

Must be able to successfully pass a standard background check.

Core Competencies

Rate negotiation, load securement knowledge, high-stress problem solving, and margin-focused decision-making.