Trucking Dispatcher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Serbia, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee and coordinate the dispatch of assigned trucks across the East Coast, West Coast, and nationwide routes.

• Ensure ongoing communication with drivers regarding load assignments, pickup and delivery schedules, routes, delays, and operational concerns.

• Proactively search load boards and other resources for freight that aligns with each truck's location, equipment, timetable, and preferred routes.

• Negotiate rates with freight brokers to secure loads that are profitable.

• Reduce deadhead and empty miles by planning ahead and identifying subsequent loads.

• Organize pickups and deliveries, ensuring drivers are equipped with all necessary load information and documentation.

• Monitor trucks and shipments during transit, proactively addressing any delays or service challenges.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with brokers and transportation partners.

• Have a thorough understanding of regional freight markets, identifying strong and weak lanes.

• Support drivers facing issues while under load, quickly finding effective solutions.

• Maintain precise records of loads, drivers, rates, and operational details.

• Collaborate closely with Brothers Freight leadership to enhance fleet utilization, service quality, and profitability.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a dispatcher in the U.S. trucking industry.

• Experience in actively sourcing and booking loads, rather than just tracking existing shipments.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. geography, freight routes, and trucking operations.

• Familiarity with load boards such as DAT, Truckstop, or similar platforms.

• Ability to communicate professionally and assertively with drivers and freight brokers.

• Experience in negotiating freight rates is highly preferred.

• Capability to manage multiple trucks and competing priorities effectively.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a quick response to changes in loads, appointments, or driver schedules.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of assigned trucks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Over 10 business days of paid time off.

• Team-building activities and corporate events.

• Provided equipment for work purposes.

• A supportive team environment.

• Flexible remote work options.