Pickup Truck Dispatcher (Hot Shot Transportation) Salary: $50,000$67,000 per year Job Type: Full-time | Direct Hire Location: Remote (Houston, TX-based company) Join a Growing Transportation Team Openwork is seeking a Pickup Truck Dispatcher on behalf of our client to join their operations team. This is a direct hire opportunity with a stable, growing transportation company that has been serving customers for over 25 years. In this role, you will coordinate pickup truck owner-operators hauling time-critical hot shot freight throughout Texas and across the continental United States. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and enjoys solving logistics challenges while delivering exceptional customer service. Responsibilities
Dispatch pickup truck owner-operators for time-sensitive hot shot freight.
Coordinate freight movements throughout Texas and the continental United States.
Match available equipment with customer freight based on size, weight, location, and delivery requirements.
Monitor shipments from pickup through delivery and provide proactive updates to customers.
Resolve service issues quickly while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, sales, and operations teams.
Maintain accurate shipment records, dispatch notes, and load information within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
Ensure drivers comply with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and company policies.
Assist with occasional after-hours or weekend coverage as part of our 24/7 operation.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of dispatch experience in hot shot, expedited, flatbed, or open-deck transportation.
Strong knowledge of pickup truck dispatch operations.
Experience dispatching owner-operators.
Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
Proficient with computers and able to quickly learn transportation management software.
Preferred Experience
Hot Shot Transportation
Expedited Freight
Open Deck or Flatbed Transportation
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Customer Service
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $50,000$67,000 per year, based on experience
Direct Hire (No contract or temporary period)
Performance bonus opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and company holidays
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Long-term career opportunity with a stable company serving customers for over 25 years
The Process: If you are interested and qualified for this position, please APPLY NOW. If you have questions regarding the qualifications, please contact Jessika at JESSIKA.BRIGGS@OPENWORK.COM #OPWTXDH