Dispatcher

Dispatcher Vacancies Lead Real-Time Trucking Operations North Houston/Jersey Village

We're seeking an experienced truck dispatcher with a strong background in commercial commodities (freight like: retail goods, consumer products, food and beverage, industrial supplies, building materials, electronics, packaged freight) and household goods (both would be advantageous). As a dispatcher, you will be the primary point-of-contact for company and contract drivers, playing a crucial role in on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction. You will need excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to multi-task and perform under pressure. If you take pride in turning complex schedules into smooth, efficient routes, this is the role for you.

Be at the center of daily operations your decisions directly impact our drivers, customers, and business performance.

Work with experienced planners and a collaborative operations team that values clear communication and continuous improvement.

Opportunities to grow into senior operations, safety, or planning roles.

Use industry-standard TMS tools and strengthen your DOT/compliance expertise on the job.

Key responsibilities include partnering with planners to develop efficient driver routes and schedules for commercial and household goods, dispatching and coordinating company and contract drivers in real time, locating and assigning available agents and labor resources for incoming shipments and special-handling requests, communicating with customers and coordinators to confirm pickup/delivery details, special requirements, and service expectations, preparing and maintaining dispatch documentation, and generating freight bills and invoices accurately and on time. You will also maintain detailed logs of dispatched calls, route changes, arrivals, pickups, and deliveries, monitor truck repairs and maintenance schedules, log customer shipping schedules and record complaints for follow-up, work with the Agency Safety Rep to ensure driver compliance with DOT regulations, company safety policies, and accurate driver logs, proactively troubleshoot delays, breakdowns, or service exceptions and escalate when necessary, and perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's in transportation/logistics preferred, 23+ years of truck dispatch experience, ideally with both commercial and household goods, demonstrated ability to create efficient routes, schedule drivers, and manage multiple operations simultaneously, strong customer service experience and proven ability to generate accurate freight bills and invoices, experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS) and GPS/tracking systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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