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Dispatcher jobs

Dispatchers assign drivers and equipment to loads, monitor routes in real time, and absorb schedule changes, keeping fleets and field crews on track through the day.

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$18–$36/hr
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$53k
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What dispatchers earn in the US

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $18–$23 $38k–$48k
Mid level $22–$29 $46k–$60k
Senior $28–$36 $58k–$75k

National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.

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Open roles across the US

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Logistics Dispatcher

DLD Environmental Services Inc · Plainwell, MI

with DOT and RCRA regulatory standards Promote a culture of safety and compliance Qualifications Proven experience as dispatcher or similar position Knowledge of appropriate transportation regulations Experience with Mic…

Posted 1w ago
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Trucking Dispatcher / Logistics Coordinator

Gallagher Asphalt Corporation · Thornton, IL

Ready to take ownership of the day & not just react to it? Gallagher Asphalt is looking for an experienced, driven dispatcher who thrives in a fast-moving operation and knows how to keep trucks, drivers, materials, and p…

Posted 2w ago
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$20 per hour

software and Microsoft Office to manage daily operations Qualifications: Previous experience in logistics, transportation, dispatching, or supply chain preferred strong customer service and communication skills Excellent…

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Field Dispatcher

Roofstock · Remote · Full-time
$25 - $27 per hour

Role Description As a Field Dispatcher at Mynd, you will serve as the project coordinator for all scheduling of our on-the-ground resources: In-House Technicians and Portfolio Associates. You will coordinate all aspects…

Posted 1mo ago
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Dispatcher

Ocean Club Of Florida · Remote · Part-time
$22 - $30 per hour

Role Description We are looking for a reliable Dispatcher to act as a communication point for emergency and non-emergency calls. You will receive requests, transmit messages and track vehicles. The ideal candidate must b…

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Overnight Intermodal Dispatcher

Zelh · Remote · Full-time

Role Description At Zelh, we're looking for an Intermodal Overnight Dispatcher who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoys solving operational challenges in real time. In this role, you'll be responsible…

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Logistics Coordinator / Dispatcher

Big League Movers · Remote · Full-time

Role Description Ready Roles is hiring a Logistics Coordinator / Dispatcher to support a growing U.S.-based moving company. You will be responsible for: ~Coordinating moving crews ~Managing schedules ~Communicating with…

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Dispatcher & Social Media Coordinator

Snow Goose Transit · Washington DC
$16 - $17 per hour

mission is to provide reliable and safe transportation focusing on those with disabilities, older adults, and low-income families. The dispatcher & social media coordinator (D&SMC) position will assist the SGT manager in…

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Route planningDispatch and TMS softwareDriver communicationHours-of-service awarenessMultitasking under pressureProblem solvingGeographic knowledgeRecord keeping
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Two drivers call in with problems at the same time a customer is on hold. What do you do?

Show triage: safety issues first, then time-critical loads, then the callback. Naming an order calmly is the whole answer.

How do you match drivers to loads?

Mention available hours, location, equipment type, and driver strengths. Show that you plan a day ahead, not load by load.

How do you keep drivers on your side while pushing to hit schedules?

Talk about honest ETAs, respecting hours of service, and going to bat for drivers when a plan is unrealistic. Trust is the dispatcher's real tool.

What dispatch or tracking software have you used?

Name the systems and what you tracked in them. If you learned one quickly, say how long it took; adaptability matters.

Tell me about a delivery you saved that was heading for failure.

Give a specific rescue: a re-route, a swapped driver, a renegotiated window. End with the outcome and what the customer heard from you.

How do you document your decisions during a chaotic shift?

Explain your logging habit, whether in the TMS or shift notes, so the next dispatcher and management can reconstruct what happened.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For dispatchers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Quantify your board: drivers managed, loads dispatched per day, or region covered.

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Name your dispatch and ELD software, such as McLeod, TMW, Samsara, or Motive.

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Show on-time performance numbers for routes you managed.

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Mention hours-of-service knowledge explicitly; it separates freight dispatchers from schedulers.

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Include after-hours or weekend dispatch experience if you have it, since coverage flexibility is prized.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Dispatcher
02 Senior Dispatcher
03 Dispatch Supervisor
04 Operations Manager
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