Description
Responsibilities
Schedule trips: Plan routes and assign drivers based on their availability and expertise
Monitor drivers: Keep track of drivers' progress and help resolve any issues
Communicate with customers: Provide delivery dates and time estimates
Coordinate with other carriers: Find available drivers to transport cargo
Record and document: Keep track of freight orders, transactions, and billing issues
Use software: Use software to map routes, track containers, and bill operations
Responsibilities
Schedule trips: Plan routes and assign drivers based on their availability and expertise
Monitor drivers: Keep track of drivers' progress and help resolve any issues
Communicate with customers: Provide delivery dates and time estimates
Coordinate with other carriers: Find available drivers to transport cargo
Record and document: Keep track of freight orders, transactions, and billing issues
Use software: Use software to map routes, track containers, and bill operations
Work environment
Truck dispatchers work in trucking and freight companies, and can work for businesses of all sizes
They may need to be flexible and work long