Position Summary
The Logistics Specialist supports the day-to-day execution of dispatch, load planning, and driver coordination for a 60-truck OTR dry van fleet. This hands-on role helps drive service execution, fleet utilization, and compliance support, and plays a key part in hitting company revenue, utilization, and on-time performance targets while supporting driver satisfaction and retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and dispatch loads to maximize truck utilization, profitability, and driver home time while meeting customer service commitments
- Track daily fleet performance against KPIs, including revenue per working truck, gross revenue per mile, deadhead percentage, and on-time performance
- Support driver Hours of Service (HOS), FMCSA, and DOT compliance, including ELD administration and safety program execution
- Coordinates with the Fleet Manager for — breakdowns, weather events, detention, and appointment changes — resolving or escalating as needed
- Maintain operational data and reporting in the TMS (LoadStop) and ELD (Motive) platforms, including daily/weekly scorecards and lane and cost data supporting pricing and bid activity
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of trucking, dispatch, or logistics operations experience (OTR dry van environment preferred)
- Working knowledge of HOS, FMCSA, and DOT regulations and ELD requirements
- Hands-on experience with TMS platforms (LoadStop, McLeod, or similar) and ELD systems (Motive, Samsara, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within a 50+ truck OTR dry van fleet operation
- Background in customer bid/RFP pricing and lane analysis
- Familiarity with driver recruiting, onboarding, and retention programs
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health benefits package
- 401k with company match after 1 year of service
- Paid time off
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, high-accountability operations environment. This role requires flexibility, sound judgment, and availability beyond standard business hours, including participation in after-hours escalation coverage when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Park City, KS 67147 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Park City, KS 67147: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
