Truck Dispatcher

1776 Companies; Chancellor (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Aflac supplemental insurance options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

1776 Companies is seeking an experienced Truck Dispatcher to support our asset-based trucking operation, Silver Creek Carriers, located in Chancellor, South Dakota. This role blends daily freight dispatch, driver coordination, customer management, and business development to keep freight moving smoothly.

You will coordinate routes, negotiate with customers and brokers, and use load boards to identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in transportation, trucking, logistics, or freight dispatching.
• Familiar with DAT and Truckstop load boards.
• Understanding DOT regulations and transportation requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Able to adapt to changing schedules and deadlines.
• Sales or business development experience in transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily truck dispatching, freight assignments, and driver schedules.
• Plan efficient routes and arrange pickups and deliveries.
• Communicate with drivers regarding schedules, loads, and changes.
• Use DAT and Truckstop load boards to identify 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 transportation records.
• Complete shipment documentation and dispatch paperwork.
• Make sales calls to prospective customers and grow business.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and grow freight business.

Skills

DOT regulations

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Negotiating rates

Sales or BD experience preferred

Tools

DAT load boards

Truckstop

Job description

1776 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.