Truck Dispatcher

Denning Companies; Chancellor (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Aflac supplemental insurance options

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Denning Companies is seeking an experienced Truck Dispatcher to support Silver Creek Carriers in Chancellor, SD. This full-time, in-office role combines dispatching, driver coordination, and customer relationship management to keep freight moving efficiently.

The candidate will plan routes, coordinate pickups and deliveries, communicate with drivers, and use load boards to spot opportunities. Your sales mindset will help develop new customers while nurturing existing relationships.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in transportation, trucking, logistics, or freight dispatching.
• Familiarity with DAT and Truckstop load boards.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage changing schedules, deadlines, and customer expectations.
• Comfortable negotiating freight rates and communicating with customers.
• Sales or business development experience in transportation preferred.
• Strong geographic knowledge and route-planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily truck dispatching, freight assignments, and driver schedules.
• Plan efficient routes and arrange freight pickups and deliveries.
• Communicate with drivers regarding schedules, loads, delivery requirements, and changes.
• Use DAT and Truckstop load boards to identify and coordinate freight opportunities.
• Negotiate freight rates and delivery timelines with customers and brokers.
• Provide customers with shipment updates and delivery information.
• Review driver logs and maintain accurate transportation records.
• Complete and organize shipment documentation, dispatch records, and related paperwork.
• Make sales calls to prospective customers and develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers while helping grow the company's freight business.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Negotiation

Sales/Business Development

Route Planning

Geographic Knowledge

Tools

DAT

Truckstop

Job description

Denning Companies is seeking an experienced Truck Dispatcher to support our asset-based trucking operation, Silver Creek Carriers, located in Chancellor, South Dakota. This position combines daily freight dispatching, driver coordination, customer relationship management, and business development.

We're looking for a motivated transportation professional who understands the trucking industry, can keep freight moving efficiently, and is comfortable developing new customer relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

• $45,000 starting base salary + uncapped commission
• Potential total annual earnings of $120,000+, based on sales performance
• No cap on commission earnings, offering opportunities to increase your income as you grow the business
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Aflac supplemental insurance options
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Schedule & Location

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Full-time, in-office position in Chancellor, SD

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily truck dispatching, freight assignments, and driver schedules.
• Plan efficient routes and arrange freight pickups and deliveries.
• Communicate with drivers regarding schedules, loads, delivery requirements, and changes.
• Use DAT and Truckstop load boards to identify and coordinate freight opportunities.
• Negotiate freight rates and delivery timelines with customers and brokers.
• Provide customers with shipment updates and delivery information.
• Review driver logs and maintain accurate transportation records.
• Complete and organize shipment documentation, dispatch records, and related paperwork.
• Make sales calls to prospective customers and develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers while helping grow the company's freight business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in transportation, trucking, logistics, or freight dispatching.
• Familiarity with DAT and Truckstop load boards.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage changing schedules, deadlines, and customer expectations.
• Comfortable negotiating freight rates and communicating with customers.
• Sales or business development experience in transportation preferred.
• Strong geographic knowledge and route-planning abilities.