Trucking Dispatcher / Transportation Dispatcher

Trucking Dispatcher / Transportation Dispatcher

Full-Time | $25.00 - $26.50 per Hour | Transportation & Logistics

Protrans Personnel Services is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Trucking Dispatcher on behalf of a well-established transportation company in the Wellington County area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, customer-focused transportation professional who enjoys coordinating drivers, managing schedules, solving operational challenges, and supporting a busy trucking operation. This is a company-fleet dispatch position focused on dispatching company drivers and equipment, customer communication, and ensuring transportation commitments are successfully completed.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25.00 - $26.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid bi-weekly.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Company benefits available upon transfer to company payroll.
• Retirement savings program.
• Company-provided cell phone for on-call duties.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established transportation company serving customers for more than 30 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispatch company drivers and communicate daily work assignments.
• Coordinate pickups, deliveries, appointment times, and customer requirements.
• Monitor load status, driver locations, and estimated arrival times (ETAs).
• Provide customers with timely shipment updates and professional service.
• Monitor Driver Hours of Service (HOS) and Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).
• Coordinate equipment availability with maintenance personnel.
• Respond to delays, breakdowns, weather events, border crossings, and other transportation challenges.
• Assist with customs and cross-border shipment documentation where applicable.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records, transportation documentation, and customer notes.
• Work closely with drivers, customers, maintenance personnel, and operations teams.
• Participate in the overnight and weekend on-call rotation.
• Support company safety and regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Trucking Dispatcher
• Transportation Dispatcher
• Fleet Dispatcher
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transportation Coordinator
• Dispatch Coordinator
• Supply Chain or Distribution Experience
• Transportation Operations Experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when handling operational challenges.
• Team-oriented with strong follow-up skills.

Assets

• Transportation or trucking experience.
• Knowledge of commercial trucking operations.
• Cross-border transportation experience.
• Knowledge of Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.
• Experience using PC*Miler, Google Maps, or route-planning software.
• Familiarity with dispatch, GPS, ELD, or Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Schedule

This position operates on a rotating dispatch schedule:

• 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Participation in an overnight and weekend on-call rotation is required for time-sensitive operational matters including breakdowns, accidents, border issues, and service disruptions.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Customer-focused and professional.
• Comfortable working with repetitive daily processes while adapting to changing priorities.
• Able to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• A strong communicator who works well with drivers, customers, and team members.
• Confident using technology and learning new systems.
• Reliable and dependable in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Apply Today

Protrans Personnel Services welcomes applications from experienced dispatchers as well as candidates with transferable experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, fleet coordination, operations, or customer service. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.

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