Top 54 Freight dispatcher Jobs in Des Moines Ia

FT Dispatcher (Thursday - Sunday 7am - 5pm)
PDI (Perishable Distributors of Iowa, LTD.) —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
2d
CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Road Wolves Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $5,000 - $9,000 a week
- Call employer
- Owner-operator
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
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Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch
Riverside Transport —Waukee, IA
- Up to $83,200 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver
Evans Network of Companies —Des Moines, IA
- $4,000 - $6,500 a week
- Full-time
- Owner-operator
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
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13d
CDL A Truck OTR Driver earning 2200-3100
Kavkaz Express LLC —Iowa
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Call employer
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- CDL A
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CDL-A Truck Driver
Riverside Transport —Des Moines, IA
- Up to $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch
Riverside Transport —Des Moines, IA
- Up to $88,400 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Kavkaz Express LLC —Iowa
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
- Call employer
- Owner-operator
- Addiction Medicine
- Dry van
- Fuel card
- Flexible schedule
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CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Kavkaz Express LLC —Iowa
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
- Call employer
- Owner-operator
- Addiction Medicine
- Dry van
- Fuel card
- Flexible schedule
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CDL A Truck OTR Driver earning 2200-3100
Kavkaz Express LLC —Iowa
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Call employer
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- CDL A
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CDL A Truck OTR Driver earning 2200-3100
Kavkaz Express LLC —Iowa
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Call employer
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- CDL A
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CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Kavkaz Express LLC —Iowa
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
- Call employer
- Owner-operator
- Addiction Medicine
- Dry van
- Fuel card
- Flexible schedule
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CDL A Truck OTR Driver earning 2200-3100
Kavkaz Express LLC —Iowa
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Call employer
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- CDL A
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Dump Truck Driver
ForceSource —Des Moines, IA
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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4d
Class B Straight Truck Driver
Midwest Express —Des Moines, IA
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CDL Driver - Boom Truck
QXO —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Dedicated Team Driver - Home Weekly
XPO Logistics Freight Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $0.97 per mile
- Clean driving record
- Hazmat Endorsement
- No touch freight
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Class A Driver (OTR)
Jusczak Trucking LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- Local
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Class A Owner - Operator OTR Driver
DSL Express —Des Moines, IA
- $312,000 - $460,000 a year
- Choose your own hours
- Clean driving record
- Owner-operator
- No touch freight
- Passenger ride along program
- Fuel card
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CDL A Solo OTR Truck Drivers
DSL Express —Des Moines, IA
- $1,900 - $2,400 a week
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- No touch freight
- Pass drug screening
- Fuel card
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FT Dispatcher (Thursday - Sunday 7am - 5pm)

PDI (Perishable Distributors of Iowa, LTD.)
Ankeny, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Basic math
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Additional Considerations (if any):

Our mission statement is "To fulfill the highest expectations of our customers through the hands of our dedicated employees."

Perishable Distributors of Iowa

Job Title : Dispatcher

Department: Transportation

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

Responsible for the efficient utilization of equipment and personnel in delivery to the retail customer. In addition, batches loads for selection according to truck departure.

Core Competencies

Partnerships
Growth mindset
Results oriented
Customer focused
Professionalism

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to : Director of Transportation Logistics

Positions that Report to you : None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to work when scheduled and on time. Responsible for adherence to the company or department attendance policy.
Utilizes Prospera and WMS to load plan and determine proper tonnage through route optimization. Assigns miscellaneous equipment and trailer type to the load. Dispatches drivers based on daily bid.
Uploads and routes contract freight orders and assigns backhauls for the most efficient use of equipment. Monitors shipment for changes and additions to the load and makes necessary adjustments altering schedules.
Completes and distributes driver delivery summary and driver reports.
Maintains daily dispatch record of drivers off work and scheduled vacations. Ensures that each driver receives 40 hours /week.
Arranges for additional equipment to prevent delays. Assigns tractor and trailer to drivers daily. Lines up outside carriers to cover as needed.
Handles incoming calls to the transportation department. Research customer problems and addresses delivery concerns.
Receives phone calls during off hours involving dispatch-related issues.
Enters out of route miles to calculate profitability for contract and backhaul pick-up and delivery.
Utilizes yard management systems to save trailers for loads and enters routes ready for release report.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines.
Need to use good judgment and problem-solving skills when batching and assigning loads according to DOT rules.
General math ability required .
Good computer knowledge and skills.
Must be detail oriented and organized.
Must possess good verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Excellent knowledge of transportation and delivery.

Education and Experience:

High school education or equivalent required . College education in related field preferred .
One year's dispatch experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This job is considered sedentary to light in nature according to the Department of Labor Weight Classifications with the primary functions of the job being sedentary in nature . This is a skilled position. Frequently constant hearing, seeing, talking, numerical aptitudes, subjective evaluation of information, and dealing with people.

Working Conditions:

Office (climate controlled).
Professional business attire.
May be required to go across warehouse dock to warehouse office while encountering cold temperatures (35 degrees to -8 degrees) and warehouse conditions.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Fax machine, office telephone system, photocopier, AS/400, PC, calculator, WMS, Samsera , Yard Management System, CAMS, Excel.

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freight dispatcher jobs in des moines ia

FT Dispatcher (Thursday - Sunday 7am - 5pm)

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch

CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver

CDL A Truck OTR Driver earning 2200-3100

CDL-A Truck Driver

Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

CDL A Truck OTR Driver earning 2200-3100

CDL A Truck OTR Driver earning 2200-3100

CDL A Owner Operator - OTR

CDL A Truck OTR Driver earning 2200-3100

Dump Truck Driver

Class B Straight Truck Driver

CDL Driver - Boom Truck

Dedicated Team Driver - Home Weekly

Class A Driver (OTR)

Class A Owner - Operator OTR Driver

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