Freight Dispatcher — Transportation Experience Required at Truck Driver Nation

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Freight Dispatcher — Transportation Experience Required Full-Time | Remote — United States | U.S. Freight Operations Bring Your Transportation Background Into Dispatch We are hiring a Freight Dispatcher with prior hands-on transportation-industry experience to support U.S. freight operations. Previous employment specifically as a freight dispatcher is not required , but applicants must already have practical experience in trucking, logistics, fleet operations, truck-driver recruiting, freight brokerage support, freight coordination, or a closely related transportation function. This is not a no-experience position. Applicants must understand U.S. trucking operations and have working knowledge of freight load boards. Freight Evaluation and Load Boards
Use DAT One, Truckstop, or comparable freight load boards to search, filter, and compare available loads.
Evaluate freight based on lane, equipment type, pickup and delivery requirements, loaded miles, deadhead miles, appointments, and available driver hours.
Calculate loaded miles, deadhead miles, total trip miles, and rate per mile.
Evaluate whether available freight is operationally suitable for the assigned truck.
Identify excessive deadhead, unrealistic appointment schedules, equipment conflicts, or other operational concerns.
Compare freight options according to authorized operating requirements.
Present suitable freight options for authorized review and booking.
Trip Planning and Dispatch Operations
Plan realistic trips around pickup and delivery appointments, driver Hours of Service, routing, weather, and applicable restrictions.
Review rate confirmations and dispatch instructions for accuracy.
Coordinate pickup and delivery information with drivers.
Assist with appointment scheduling and shipment coordination.
Track pickup, transit, delivery, delays, and other load milestones.
Communicate operational changes and exceptions promptly.
Negotiate freight rates only when specifically authorized.
Coordinate the next appropriate operational action throughout the load lifecycle.
Driver, Broker, and Customer Communication
Communicate professionally with U.S. CDL-A drivers, freight brokers, shippers, receivers, and transportation personnel.
Confirm freight, pickup, delivery, appointment, and contact information.
Provide drivers with accurate load and shipment instructions.
Maintain professional telephone, email, and digital communication.
Escalate safety, compliance, broker-verification, documentation, or service concerns when appropriate.
Transportation Documentation
Maintain accurate dispatch and load records.
Organize rate confirmations, bills of lading, proof-of-delivery documents, and related freight paperwork.
Update operational spreadsheets, dispatch systems, and applicable records.
Document delays, detention, layover, TONU, and other applicable shipment exceptions.
Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information.
Maintain accurate records throughout each assigned shipment.
Required Transportation Background Applicants must have previous professional experience in at least one relevant transportation area, such as:
CDL-A truck driving
Truck-driver recruiting with practical trucking knowledge
Fleet operations or fleet support
Transportation or logistics coordination
Freight brokerage support
Carrier operations
Load planning
Freight coordination
Comparable U.S. trucking or transportation operations
Working knowledge of freight load boards and the ability to search and evaluate available freight are required. Required Skills
Working knowledge of U.S. trucking and freight operations.
Familiarity with DAT One, Truckstop, or comparable freight load boards.
Understanding of common equipment types, including Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, and Step Deck.
Ability to calculate loaded mileage, deadhead mileage, total trip mileage, and rate per mile.
Understanding of U.S. freight lanes and basic trip planning.
Working knowledge of driver Hours-of-Service considerations.
Fluent professional spoken and written English.
Strong professional telephone and business communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
Computer proficiency and ability to work with spreadsheets and digital documents.
Reliable internet access and dependable communication capability.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Helpful Additional Experience
Transportation-management or dispatch-system experience.
Experience coordinating owner-operators.
Appointment scheduling and active-load tracking.
Familiarity with ELD systems.
Broker verification and freight-document review.
Experience handling detention, layover, TONU, and other transportation exceptions.
Work Arrangement and Schedule This is a full-time remote position supporting U.S. freight operations. The position requires availability during assigned U.S. transportation operating hours . Specific working days and schedules will be provided as part of the hiring process. Applicants must maintain a reliable computer, stable high-speed internet connection, dependable communication capability, and a professional remote-work environment. Originally posted on Himalayas