Transportation - Driver Dispatcher (Night Shift) [332]

TCI Transportation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TCI Transportation in San Diego is seeking a dependable Driver Dispatcher to coordinate daily transportation operations, support drivers, and deliver reliable customer service. This hands-on role requires supervising box truck movements, loading/unloading, and ensuring trips stay covered with safety and efficiency in mind.

You’ll work nights and weekends onsite, communicating with drivers, maintenance teams, customers, and leadership to keep the operation moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• 6 months verifiable box truck driving experience within the last 12 months — REQUIRED.
• Availability to work Thursday–Monday, including Saturdays and Sundays, with an approximately 7:00 PM start.
• Ability to work onsite in San Diego. This position is not remote.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through.
• A cooperative, team-oriented approach and willingness to learn.
• Sound judgment, professional ethics, and respect for confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Daily Dispatch: Assign trips, adjust driver assignments, review routes, and ensure scheduled drivers report for their shifts and assigned duties.
• Support & Develop Drivers: Assist with driver orientations, training, and staffing coordination. Reinforce company policies, monitor performance, and organize driver meetings as needed.
• Keep Equipment Ready: Partner with Rental and Maintenance to secure equipment and coordinate services and repairs.
• Keep Operations Organized: Complete operational paperwork, serve as a local terminal contact, and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility. Keep safety, cost control, and customer service at the center of daily decisions.
• Deliver Dependable Customer Service: Maintain clear communication with customers and internal teams, address operational concerns, and help meet or exceed customer performance expectations.
• Provide Hands-On Support: Load and unload assigned trucks while helping the team keep freight and equipment moving.
• Put Safety & Compliance First: Confirm drivers have sufficient available hours for assigned work, assist with electronic log audits, report discrepancies, and coordinate with your manager, Safety, and HR on Hours of Service compliance.

Skills

Box truck driving

Night/weekend availability

Onsite in San Diego

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Job description

Keep Drivers Moving. Keep Operations on Track.

Join TCI as a Driver Dispatcher!

Pay: $26.00 per Hour + Overtime After 8 Hours
Schedule: Thursday–Monday | Weekends Required
Start Time: Approximately 7:00 PM Daily
Location: San Diego, CA | Onsite — Not Remote

Start time may fluctuate based on business needs.

REQUIRED: Recent, Verifiable Box Truck Driving Experience

You MUST have at least 6 months of verifiable box truck driving experience within the last 12 months to qualify.

This is a mandatory requirement. Dispatch, warehouse, or logistics experience does not substitute for the required box truck driving experience.

Candidates must also be available to work nights and weekends, onsite in San Diego.

Are you an experienced box truck driver with strong organizational skills and the ability to keep things moving when plans change?

TCI Transportation is looking for a dependable, safety-focused Driver Dispatcher to coordinate transportation operations, support our drivers, and help deliver reliable customer service. You’ll work closely with drivers, maintenance teams, customers, and operations leadership to keep trips covered and the operation running smoothly.

This is a hands-on position—not a desk-only role. In addition to dispatch coordination, responsibilities include loading and unloading assigned trucks.

What You’ll Be Doing

Coordinate Daily Dispatch
Assign trips, adjust driver assignments, review routes, and ensure scheduled drivers report for their shifts and assigned duties.

Support & Develop Drivers
Assist with driver orientations, training, and staffing coordination. Reinforce company policies, monitor performance, and organize driver meetings as needed.

Keep Equipment Ready
Partner with Rental and Maintenance to secure equipment and coordinate services and repairs.

Keep Operations Organized
Complete operational paperwork, serve as a local terminal contact, and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility. Keep safety, cost control, and customer service at the center of daily decisions.

Deliver Dependable Customer Service
Maintain clear communication with customers and internal teams, address operational concerns, and help meet or exceed customer performance expectations.

Provide Hands-On Support
Load and unload assigned trucks while helping the team keep freight and equipment moving.

Put Safety & Compliance First
Confirm drivers have sufficient available hours for assigned work, assist with electronic log audits, report discrepancies, and coordinate with your manager, Safety, and HR on Hours of Service compliance.

What You Bring

• At least 6 months of verifiable box truck driving experience within the last 12 months — REQUIRED.

• Availability to work Thursday–Monday, including Saturdays and Sundays, with an approximately 7:00 PM start.

• Ability to work onsite in San Diego. This position is not remote.

• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through.

• A cooperative, team-oriented approach and willingness to learn.

• Sound judgment, professional ethics, and respect for confidential information.

Occasional holiday work and local or out-of-state travel may be required to support operations.

About TCI Transportation

Family-Owned. Safety-Focused. Built on Accountability.

TCI Transportation is a family-owned transportation company with operations across the country, providing dedicated fleet, leasing, logistics, and maintenance services.

Our core values—Dedication, Positiveness, Innovation, Ethics, and Accountability—guide how we serve our customers and work with one another. We believe in going the extra mile, approaching challenges with a solutions-focused mindset, doing the right thing, and following through on our commitments.

Being responsive, invested, and respectful is part of what it means to work at TCI. We’re looking for people who take pride in their work, support their teammates, and understand that dependable service comes from consistent effort and personal accountability.

At TCI, your communication, attention to detail, and commitment to safety help keep our drivers, customers, and operations moving forward.
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