Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher — Shipment Scheduling
Full-Time | Remote — United States | U.S. Transportation Operations
Every Delivery Has a Deadline. Every Detail Matters.
We are hiring Entry-Level Freight Dispatchers to support U.S. transportation operations with a focus on shipment scheduling, freight coordination, appointment management, and accurate communication.
This position is entry-level specifically in professional freight dispatching. Previous employment as a freight dispatcher is not required. Applicants must, however, have previous professional experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, or a closely related field and understand basic U.S. trucking operations.
Shipment Scheduling and Appointments
- Coordinate pickup and delivery appointments with shipping and receiving facilities.
- Confirm appointment numbers, facility requirements, check-in procedures, and receiving hours.
- Identify scheduling conflicts before trucks arrive.
- Communicate appointment changes promptly to drivers and authorized operations personnel.
- Maintain accurate pickup and delivery schedules.
- Monitor appointment requirements throughout active shipments.
Trip Planning and Freight Coordination
- Review freight assignments for travel distance, available driving hours, pickup requirements, and delivery schedules.
- Use DAT One, Truckstop, or comparable freight load boards to review available freight.
- Evaluate how pickup and delivery schedules affect subsequent loads.
- Calculate loaded miles, deadhead miles, total trip miles, and rate per mile.
- Consider driver Hours of Service when reviewing shipment schedules.
- Identify excessive deadhead, detention exposure, unrealistic transit expectations, and scheduling conflicts.
- Assist with coordinating freight around driver availability and operational requirements.
Transportation Records
- Maintain organized load schedules, appointment confirmations, and shipment updates.
- Review rate confirmations for pickup and delivery accuracy.
- Track delays, detention, appointment changes, and revised delivery instructions.
- Maintain bills of lading, proof-of-delivery records, and related transportation documentation.
- Update dispatch and operational records accurately.
- Escalate service, scheduling, documentation, or operational issues requiring additional review.
Required Transportation Background
Previous professional freight-dispatch employment is not required.
Applicants must have previous professional experience or practical knowledge in an applicable transportation area, such as:
- CDL-A trucking
- Transportation or logistics operations
- Fleet operations or administration
- Truck-driver recruiting with practical trucking knowledge
- Freight brokerage support
- Carrier operations
- Load planning
- Transportation coordination
- Comparable U.S. trucking operations
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of U.S. trucking and transportation operations.
- Familiarity with U.S. freight load boards.
- Understanding of CDL-A trucking operations and common equipment types.
- Ability to coordinate appointments and manage changing schedules.
- Working knowledge of driver Hours-of-Service considerations.
- Ability to calculate loaded mileage, deadhead mileage, and rate per mile.
- Fluent professional spoken and written English.
- Strong professional telephone and email communication.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Computer proficiency and ability to work with spreadsheets and digital documents.
- Reliable computer and stable high-speed internet connection.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Helpful Additional Experience
- Warehouse and distribution-center appointment procedures
- Dry Van or Reefer operations
- Detention and layover documentation
- ELD systems
- Transportation-management systems
- Dispatch assistance
- Freight brokerage support
- Active-load tracking
Work Arrangement and Schedule
This is a full-time remote position supporting U.S. transportation 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 professional remote-work environment with reliable internet and dependable communication capability.
Compensation
- Weekly Compensation Range: $2,000–$3,500
- Employment: Full-Time
Compensation within the stated range will depend on relevant transportation experience, qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and assigned responsibilities.