Transport Dispatcher - Fuel & Lubricant Operations

Al Warren Oil; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training & growth

Year-round work

Team culture

Safety focus

Job summary

Al Warren Oil is seeking a dependable Transport Dispatcher to join the Chicago Terminal team. You will coordinate drivers, equipment, routes, and customer deliveries in a fast-paced transportation environment to keep operations running safely and on schedule.

Responsibilities include scheduling daily deliveries, dispatching drivers, providing precise instructions, and monitoring progress with GPS and fleet-management tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispatch, routing, transportation, logistics, or fleet-coordination.
• Fuel or petroleum transport experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dispatch systems, GPS tracking, routing tools, and fleet-management tech.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and other office apps.
• Familiarity with Chicago-area roads and Midwest service regions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily deliveries of gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and DEF.
• Dispatch company drivers and tank-wagon equipment on local and regional routes.
• Assign loads and provide drivers with delivery instructions, route information, and customer requirements.
• Monitor routes and delivery progress using GPS, dispatch, and fleet-management systems.
• Adjust routes and schedules in response to traffic, changes, weather, or issues.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, terminals, and internal departments.
• Confirm delivery completion and maintain dispatch records.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Dispatch systems

GPS tracking

Routing tools

Fleet management software

MS Office

Job description

Help Keep Chicago Moving

Since 1948, Al Warren Oil Company has delivered the fuel, lubricants, and DEF that keep businesses, fleets, generators, construction projects, and essential operations running throughout the Midwest.

We are a third-generation, family-owned company built on reliability, integrity, safety, and exceptional service. We are seeking a dependable and highly organized Transport Dispatcher to join our Chicago Terminal team.

In this position, you will coordinate drivers, equipment, routes, and customer deliveries in a fast-paced transportation environment. You will play an essential role in helping our drivers work safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and schedule daily deliveries of gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and DEF
• Dispatch company drivers and tank-wagon equipment on local and regional routes
• Assign loads and provide drivers with accurate delivery instructions, route information, and customer requirements
• Monitor routes and delivery progress using GPS, dispatch, and fleet-management systems
• Adjust routes and schedules in response to traffic, customer changes, equipment issues, weather, and other unexpected conditions
• Communicate professionally with drivers, customers, terminals, and internal departments
• Confirm delivery completion and maintain accurate dispatch, order, driver-hour, and delivery records
• Help optimize routes, equipment utilization, and driver productivity
• Respond promptly to delivery questions, service issues, and time-sensitive customer requests
• Coordinate with operations, sales, accounting, and customer-service teams to resolve order or scheduling concerns
• Support compliance with DOT, OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements
• Assist with emergency and after-hours operational coverage when needed
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and team-oriented workplace

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Previous dispatch, routing, transportation, logistics, or fleet-coordination experience
• Fuel, petroleum, lubricant, tanker, or hazardous-material transportation experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of dispatch systems, GPS tracking, routing tools, and fleet-management technology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and other common office applications
• Familiarity with Chicago-area roads, traffic patterns, and surrounding Midwest service regions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and recordkeeping ability
• Ability to prioritize multiple deliveries and make sound decisions under time pressure
• A calm, professional, and customer-focused approach to unexpected problems
• Commitment to transportation safety, accuracy, teamwork, and reliable service
• Availability to provide occasional weekend, holiday, emergency, or after-hours assistance

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience dispatching fuel or other regulated bulk-liquid products
• Familiarity with DOT hours-of-service requirements and transportation documentation
• Experience coordinating local and regional commercial deliveries

Benefits

Why Join Al Warren Oil?

• Competitive compensation
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health-insurance options
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Empower 401(k) retirement plan with company matching beginning on Day 1
• Day-one vesting in the company retirement match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• Employer-provided basic life and AD&D insurance
• Additional life and short- or long-term disability insurance options
• Hands-on training and opportunities for professional growth
• Stable, year-round work supporting essential Midwest businesses
• A supportive, team-oriented environment at a family-owned company
• A workplace centered on safety, service, reliability, and long-term relationships

Benefit eligibility, coverage, costs, and waiting periods are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies.

Al Warren Oil Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process for qualified individuals with disabilities.