Position Summary: The Dispatch Load Planning & Tracking Coordinator is responsible for coordinating freight movements optimizing load assignments dispatching drivers and monitoring shipments from pickup through delivery. This role ensures efficient utilization of equipment and drivers while maintaining excellent customer service regulatory compliance and on-time performance.
Key Responsibilities
Load Planning
Plan and optimize daily and weekly freight loads based on customer requirements equipment availability and driver schedules.
Maximize truck utilization and minimize empty miles.
Coordinate load assignments considering delivery windows route efficiency and Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.
Analyze freight opportunities and identify backhaul opportunities to improve profitability.
Dispatch Operations
Assign loads to drivers and communicate pickup and delivery instructions.
Monitor driver schedules and ensure compliance with company policies and transportation regulations.
Coordinate with drivers brokers shippers and receivers to resolve operational issues.
Manage schedule changes delays breakdowns and other service disruptions.
Provide real-time updates to customers regarding shipment status.
Load Tracking & Shipment Monitoring
Track shipments using GPS ELD and transportation management systems (TMS).
Monitor load progress from dispatch through final delivery.
Proactively identify and address delays or service issues.
Maintain accurate shipment records and update tracking systems.
Ensure proof of delivery (POD) documents are collected and processed promptly.
Customer & Carrier Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers customers brokers and carriers.
Respond to inquiries regarding shipment status delivery schedules and service concerns.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and transportation partners.
Provide timely communication regarding exceptions delays and corrective actions.
Administrative & Compliance Duties
Maintain accurate dispatch logs load records and transportation documentation.
Verify load information rates and delivery requirements.
Ensure compliance with DOT FMCSA safety and company regulations.
Prepare operational reports related to load performance on-time delivery and equipment utilization.
Assist with billing support detention tracking and load reconciliation.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in logistics transportation or supply chain management preferred.
2 years of experience in trucking dispatch load planning logistics coordination or transportation operations.
Strong knowledge of trucking operations freight management routing and Hours of Service regulations.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) ELD platforms GPS tracking and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Required Skills
Dispatch Management
Load Planning & Optimization
Shipment Tracking
Route Planning
Freight Brokerage Coordination
Customer Service
Time Management
Problem Resolution
Data Entry & Reporting
Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA Regulations
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
GPS & ELD Monitoring
Performance Metrics
On-time pickup and delivery percentage
Equipment utilization rate
Driver productivity
Empty mile reduction
Customer satisfaction
Load tracking accuracy
Freight revenue and profitability
Service failure resolution time
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Job Title: Dispatch Load Planning & Tracking CoordinatorPosition Summary: The Dispatch Load Planning & Tracking Coordinator is responsible for coordinating freight movements optimizing load assignments dispatching drivers and monitoring shipments from pickup through delivery. This role ensures effic...
Position Summary: The Dispatch Load Planning & Tracking Coordinator is responsible for coordinating freight movements optimizing load assignments dispatching drivers and monitoring shipments from pickup through delivery. This role ensures efficient utilization of equipment and drivers while maintaining excellent customer service regulatory compliance and on-time performance.
Key Responsibilities
Load Planning
Plan and optimize daily and weekly freight loads based on customer requirements equipment availability and driver schedules.
Maximize truck utilization and minimize empty miles.
Coordinate load assignments considering delivery windows route efficiency and Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.
Analyze freight opportunities and identify backhaul opportunities to improve profitability.
Dispatch Operations
Assign loads to drivers and communicate pickup and delivery instructions.
Monitor driver schedules and ensure compliance with company policies and transportation regulations.
Coordinate with drivers brokers shippers and receivers to resolve operational issues.
Manage schedule changes delays breakdowns and other service disruptions.
Provide real-time updates to customers regarding shipment status.
Load Tracking & Shipment Monitoring
Track shipments using GPS ELD and transportation management systems (TMS).
Monitor load progress from dispatch through final delivery.
Proactively identify and address delays or service issues.
Maintain accurate shipment records and update tracking systems.
Ensure proof of delivery (POD) documents are collected and processed promptly.
Customer & Carrier Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers customers brokers and carriers.
Respond to inquiries regarding shipment status delivery schedules and service concerns.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and transportation partners.
Provide timely communication regarding exceptions delays and corrective actions.
Administrative & Compliance Duties
Maintain accurate dispatch logs load records and transportation documentation.
Verify load information rates and delivery requirements.
Ensure compliance with DOT FMCSA safety and company regulations.
Prepare operational reports related to load performance on-time delivery and equipment utilization.
Assist with billing support detention tracking and load reconciliation.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in logistics transportation or supply chain management preferred.
2 years of experience in trucking dispatch load planning logistics coordination or transportation operations.
Strong knowledge of trucking operations freight management routing and Hours of Service regulations.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) ELD platforms GPS tracking and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.