About this role
Core responsibilities:
Logistics & Route Planning:
• Logistically efficient route planning.
• Obtaining necessary over-dimensional permits.
• Dispatch loads based on driver and/or carrier equipment abilities.
Team Leadership:
• Supervising internal heavy haul drivers.
• Coordinating with heavy haul drivers and vendors to cover daily dispatch.
• Manage all loads via dispatch software and driver use compliance.
Fleet Maintenance:
• Report new heavy haul needs and fleet readiness as requested.
• Scheduling routine truck/trailer maintenance.
• Inspecting fleet for DOT compliance and road worthiness.
Administration:
• Approving direct reports timesheets.
• Issuing purchase orders for external moves.
• Requesting work orders for internal truck repairs.
• Management of daily dispatch via dispatch software.
• Generate internal truck revenue reports.
• Verify daily moves via dispatch software.
• Negotiate and maintain standard haul rates for bidding purposes.
• Negotiate haul rates as needed for special out-of-town projects.
Safety & Compliance:
• Enforcing OSHA and DOT regulations
• Conducting safety briefings
• Overseeing load securement.
• Maintain driver books for DOT paperwork compliance.
Requirements:
• 5 years of experience in trucking dispatch, with at least 1 year specifically focusing on heavy haul, flatbed, or specialized over-dimensional freight preferred.
• Proven track record of navigating state DOT regulations, specific axle-weight limits, and local permit approval processes.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Clear understanding of specialized heavy haul trailers, including Removable Goosenecks (RGNs), step-decks, lowboys, and multi-axle configurations.