Dispatcher & Router

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Located in Kearny, NJ

Salary: $60K-$75K

We are hiring a DISPATCHER & ROUTER. This position is direct hire with full company benefits including PTO, holiday pay, health insurance and 401K match.

The ideal candidate understands transportation operations, driver scheduling, hours-of-service requirements, fleet availability, and route planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor active routes, driver progress, delays, breakdowns, and estimated return times
  • Assist drivers with delivery issues, customer changes, and route-related questions
  • Review all deliveries and pickups scheduled for the following day
  • Build safe and efficient routes based on location, appointment times, route duration, and customer requirements
  • Assign drivers, helpers, trucks, start times, and loading order
  • Review employee schedules, PTO, call-outs, and availability before making assignments
  • Verify driver hours and required resets in Samsara to prevent HOS violations
  • Confirm that assigned trucks are available, operational, and appropriate for each route
  • Track trucks that are in the shop, out of service, or due for maintenance
  • Ensure every scheduled job is assigned to a route
  • Provide the warehouse with the following day’s loading and departure order
  • Publish the completed schedule by the required deadline
  • Prepare a clear handoff for the Morning Dispatcher, including potential staffing, fleet, or compliance concerns

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dispatching, transportation, or route-planning experience preferred
  • Knowledge of DOT and hours-of-service requirements
  • Experience with Samsara, ELDs, GPS, or similar fleet-management systems is preferred
  • Strong computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple drivers, vehicles, and routes
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
  • Knowledge of straight trucks, tractor-trailers, vans, and liftgate equipment is a plus

SCHEDULE

Full-time, on-site position
Hours: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm (end time may vary based on operational needs)

SALARY

$60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Apply online at www.expresspros.com/unioncitynj

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