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Dispatcher - Local
Forward
Laredo, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
$18.50 / hour
Discovered Yesterday
Communication
Key Skills for This Role
Communication
Full Job Posting
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine coordination, scheduling, and dispatching of customer freight using established processes and systems
- Serve as the primary point of contact for driver communications via phone, Qualcomm, and email
- Relay instructions and updates to Independent Contractors and document interactions in internal systems
- Monitor shipment status and provide updates to ensure on‐time delivery
- Identify basic service issues and escalate concerns to supervisors for resolution
- Maintain accurate records of driver hours, performance, and availability
- Provide straightforward customer updates and route information based on set guidelines
- Work collaboratively with customer service/sales to communicate shipment status and assist in resolving routine issues
- Follow all department standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements
- Support new drivers by providing system instructions and basic process guidance
- Perform data entry, documentation review, and administrative tasks to support fleet operations
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to follow established processes in a fast‐paced environment
- Basic problem‐solving skills with willingness to escalate issues appropriately
- Comfort using dispatch systems; AS400 experience a plus
- Ability to maintain professionalism when working with drivers and internal partners
- Transportation or dispatch experience preferred
- Demonstrated reliability and commitment to attendance and schedule requirements
- Technical: Proficient in Microsoft O365 and common office technologies
- Environment: Must be able to work on‐site and commute reliably to the assigned location -- #LI-KK1 | #LI-Onsite
- Environment: Must be able to work on‐site and commute reliably to the assigned location
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfort using dispatch systems; AS400 experience a plus
- Transportation or dispatch experience preferred
About Forward
Trucking & Freight6356 employeesFounded 1981
Publicly traded freight and logistics company serving businesses with ground transportation, intermodal, and global logistics services.
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