Weekend Dispatcher: Fleet Routing & Driver Support

KLLM; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance $25,000

Disability Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

KLLM in Richland, MS is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate freight movements, dispatch loads to drivers, and ensure timely delivery while keeping customers informed. Responsibilities include tracing all shipments, managing driver performance and time-off, issuing purchase orders for expenses, and routing drivers to meet DOT and fuel-stop requirements.

A background in dispatching in trucking is preferred, with strong phone and communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a business related or communication field preferred.
• Two (2) years of dispatch experience preferred.
• Previous dispatch work experience in the trucking industry may be substituted for education.
• Good phone and communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and good with following-up on unfinished tasks.
• Basic personal computer or host terminal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch loads to drivers and ensure vital information is passed to drivers.
• Trace all shipments transported by drivers.
• Manage the performance and time-off of all drivers in fleet.
• Issue purchase orders to reimburse drivers for out-pocket road expenses.
• Route drivers to meet DOT requirements and fuel stop requirements.
• Satisfy mileage expectations by monitoring and working with Load Planners.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Phone communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Host terminal knowledge

Education

Associate degree in business or communications

Job description

KLLM in Richland, MS is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate freight movements, dispatch loads to drivers, and ensure timely delivery while keeping customers informed. Responsibilities include tracing all shipments, managing driver performance and time-off, issuing purchase orders for expenses, and routing drivers to meet DOT and fuel-stop requirements.

A background in dispatching in trucking is preferred, with strong phone and communication skills and attention to detail.