• Kearny, NJ
  • $60,000–$75,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
3 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

We are hiring a DISPATCHER & ROUTER. This position is direct hire with full company benefits including PTO, holiday pay, health insurance and 401K match.

The ideal candidate understands transportation operations, driver scheduling, hours-of-service requirements, fleet availability, and route planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Monitor active routes, driver progress, delays, breakdowns, and estimated return times
    • Assist drivers with delivery issues, customer changes, and route-related questions
    • Review all deliveries and pickups scheduled for the following day
    • Build safe and efficient routes based on location, appointment times, route duration, and customer requirements
    • Assign drivers, helpers, trucks, start times, and loading order
    • Review employee schedules, PTO, call-outs, and availability before making assignments
    • Verify driver hours and required resets in Samsara to prevent HOS violations
    • Confirm that assigned trucks are available, operational, and appropriate for each route
    • Track trucks that are in the shop, out of service, or due for maintenance
    • Ensure every scheduled job is assigned to a route
    • Provide the warehouse with the following day’s loading and departure order
    • Publish the completed schedule by the required deadline
    • Prepare a clear handoff for the Morning Dispatcher, including potential staffing, fleet, or compliance concerns
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Dispatching, transportation, or route-planning experience preferred
    • Knowledge of DOT and hours-of-service requirements
    • Experience with Samsara, ELDs, GPS, or similar fleet-management systems is preferred
    • Strong computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to manage multiple drivers, vehicles, and routes
    • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
    • Knowledge of straight trucks, tractor-trailers, vans, and liftgate equipment is a plus
SCHEDULE
Full-time, on-site position
Hours: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm (end time may vary based on operational needs)

SALARY
$60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Numbers & Facts

LocationKearny, NJ
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$60,000–$75,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Fleet Managementunmatched
  • GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Network Routersunmatched
  • Order Deliveryunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Transportation Routingunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • Vehicle Drivingunmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

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