Intermodal Dispatcher
INTERMODAL DISPATCHER
Full-Time Position | U.S.-Based Trucking & Logistics Company
We are seeking an experienced Intermodal Dispatcher to join our operations team. This position is ideal for someone who understands the fast-paced nature of U.S. intermodal trucking and can effectively coordinate drivers, rail ramps, customers, and container movements.
Responsibilities
- Dispatch company drivers and/or owner-operators for daily intermodal loads.
- Coordinate container pickups and deliveries between rail ramps, customer facilities, warehouses, and container yards.
- Monitor driver progress and ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
- Track container availability, appointments, free time, last free days, and equipment status.
- Communicate continuously with drivers, customers, rail terminals, and internal operations personnel.
- Manage schedule changes, delays, breakdowns, rejected containers, and other operational issues.
- Ensure drivers have accurate load information, pickup numbers, appointments, and delivery instructions.
- Update the company's TMS and maintain accurate load status information.
- Assist with preventing unnecessary storage, demurrage, detention, and per diem charges.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of daily dispatch activity.
- Provide professional and timely communication to customers regarding shipment status and exceptions.
Requirements
- Previous U.S. intermodal trucking experience strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of rail and intermodal operations.
- Knowledge of container terminology, chassis operations, rail ramps, appointments, and driver Hours of Service.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple drivers and loads simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
- Strong computer skills and experience working with transportation management systems.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Dependable, organized, and able to make operational decisions with limited supervision.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who understands that successful dispatching is more than assigning loads. A strong dispatcher plans ahead, communicates constantly, protects driver productivity, anticipates problems, and keeps freight moving safely and efficiently.
If you have hands-on experience dispatching intermodal freight for a U.S. trucking company and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing organization, we want to hear from you.
To Apply:
Submit your resume along with a brief description of your previous intermodal dispatching experience exclusively at G.Harusha@YourTeamIntl.com