Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher — Transportation Experience Required
Full-Time | Remote — United States | U.S. Transportation Operations
Bring Your Transportation Experience Into Freight Dispatching
We are hiring Entry-Level Freight Dispatchers to support U.S. transportation operations.
Entry-level refers specifically to professional freight-dispatch experience. Previous employment as a freight dispatcher is not required. Applicants must, however, have previous professional experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, fleet operations, driver recruiting, freight brokerage support, or a closely related field.
Applicants must also have working knowledge of U.S. freight load boards and understand basic U.S. trucking operations.
Driver Communication and Load Coordination
- Communicate professionally by phone and email with CDL-A drivers, freight brokers, shippers, and receivers.
- Search, filter, and evaluate freight using DAT One, Truckstop, or comparable freight load boards.
- Review pickup and delivery appointments, equipment requirements, loaded miles, deadhead miles, and rate per mile.
- Coordinate driver assignments and communicate accurate load instructions and schedule changes.
- Track pickup, transit, delivery, delays, and other shipment milestones.
- Review rate confirmations and maintain accurate shipment documentation.
- Maintain bills of lading, proof-of-delivery records, and related transportation documents.
- Identify Hours-of-Service constraints, detention, layover, broker-verification, safety, or service concerns and escalate when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate dispatch and communication records.
Freight Evaluation and Trip Planning
- Compare available freight according to lane, equipment, mileage, rate, appointments, and operating requirements.
- Calculate loaded mileage, deadhead mileage, total trip mileage, and rate per mile.
- Consider driver availability and Hours of Service when evaluating freight.
- Identify excessive deadhead, unrealistic schedules, equipment conflicts, or other operational concerns.
- Assist with planning freight around pickup and delivery appointments.
- Present appropriate freight options for authorized review and booking.
- Negotiate freight rates only when specifically authorized.
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 fleet support
- 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 DAT One, Truckstop, or comparable freight load boards.
- Understanding of common CDL-A equipment types.
- Ability to calculate loaded mileage, deadhead mileage, and rate per mile.
- Understanding of pickup and delivery appointments and driver scheduling.
- Working knowledge of Hours-of-Service considerations.
- 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
- Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, or Step Deck operations
- DAT One or Truckstop
- ELD systems
- Transportation-management systems
- Broker verification
- Owner-Operator coordination
- Active-load tracking
- Rate confirmations, bills of lading, and POD documentation
Work Arrangement and Schedule
This is a full-time remote position supporting U.S. transportation operations.
Qualified applicants may be considered throughout the United States. 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.