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LTL Dispatcher in NEWARK, New Jersey at SALSON LOGISTICS INC

Recently UpdatedSalary: $40000 - $70000Employment Type: Full-TimeExperience Level: 5-7 YearsMinimum Education: H.S. Diploma/Equivalent
SALSON LOGISTICS INC
NEWARK, New Jersey, 07114, United States
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Job Description

Position Description:
  • Dispatch and manage company drivers and owner-operators for LTL pickups and deliveries
  • Coordinate daily routes, multi-stop loads, and linehaul schedules
  • Communicate load details, routing, dock times, and special handling instructions to drivers
  • Monitor driver status, service issues, capacity constraints, and delivery performance
  • Manage appointment scheduling with customers and terminals
  • Track freight movement, delivery status, shortages, and exceptions
  • Maintain accurate load, driver, and delivery information in the TMS
  • Proactively communicate with customers regarding delays, changes, or service issues
  • Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company safety policies, and hours-of-service requirements
  • Resolve operational challenges such as missed pickups, late deliveries, freight exceptions, or equipment issues
  • Coordinate with warehouse and dock teams to ensure timely freight movement
  • Support billing and claims processes by providing accurate delivery records and documentation
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
  • 5+ years of experience in LTL or freight dispatching
  • Experience dispatching multi-stop routes and time-sensitive freight
  • Strong knowledge of driver hours-of-service and DOT compliance
  • Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
  • Excellent and professional communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
  • Familiarity with freight class, NMFC codes, and accessorial charges
  • Experience with ELD systems
  • Knowledge of regional routes and traffic patterns
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
  • Customer-service focused mindset
  • Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure

Job Location

NEWARK, New Jersey, 07114, United States

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