Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Over-the-Road (OTR) Driver with a strong background in dispatching to join our dynamic transportation team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your extensive driving experience and dispatching expertise to ensure seamless freight movement across regions. You will be responsible for coordinating shipments, managing communication with drivers and clients, and utilizing advanced transportation management systems to optimize logistics operations. Your proactive approach and organizational skills will drive efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. This paid position is ideal for candidates passionate about transportation planning, supply chain management, and delivering exceptional service.
Duties
- Coordinate and dispatch freight loads for OTR drivers, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries across multiple regions
- Utilize transportation management systems such as Oracle Transportation Management and SyteLine to plan routes, track shipments, and optimize fleet utilization
- Manage GPS and GIS tools to monitor driver locations, navigate routes, and troubleshoot logistical issues in real-time
- Communicate effectively with drivers via multi-line phone systems, maintaining professional phone etiquette and providing clear instructions
- Oversee shipping & receiving processes, ensuring accurate data entry into AS400 and other logistics platforms
- Conduct analysis of transportation data to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in supply chain operations
- Maintain organized records of dispatch activities, freight details, and driver logs while managing phone calls related to freight inquiries or issues
Experience
- Proven experience as an OTR driver with a strong understanding of dispatching procedures in a logistics or transportation environment
- Familiarity with transportation planning tools such as GIS, GPS, Oracle Transportation Management, and SyteLine
- Demonstrated ability to manage transportation management systems (TMS), shipping & receiving platforms, and 3PL (third-party logistics) operations
- Strong analysis skills for route optimization, freight tracking, and supply chain efficiency improvements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle multi-line phone systems professionally and courteously
- Organizational skills necessary for data entry, documentation accuracy, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Knowledge of fleet management practices including shipping & receiving procedures, freight handling, and vehicle tracking systems like AS400 or equivalent
Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in transportation logistics! Your expertise will help streamline operations while ensuring safety, efficiency, and top-tier service delivery across our supply chain network.
Pay: $2,461.10 - $2,963.91 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in El Monte, CA 91731
