AC Dispatch Coordinator

Strada Services Careers • Sanford, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The AC Dispatch Coordinator will coordinate and schedule drivers for pick-up and delivery in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. This role involves overseeing equipment availability, consolidating orders, anticipating weather complications, maintaining communication with drivers, managing records, monitoring driver hours for compliance, and overseeing vehicle maintenance schedules.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to prepare and assign routes.
• Strong leadership skills to ensure drivers’ compliance with direction and assignments.
• Basic understanding of geographical area and mapping programs to facilitate efficient routing.
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn dispatch and recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of shipping industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of related experience and execution of similar duties in warehouse/freight operations required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Transportation, Logistics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules drivers for pick-up and delivery; selects most efficient routes for each driver.
• Oversees equipment availability; assigns drivers, trucks, and extra drivers when needed.
• Consolidates orders into truckloads for specific destinations.
• Anticipates weather complications along routes and at the drivers’ destinations; communicates delays and route changes as necessary.
• Maintains radio and/or phone contact with drivers; receives and dispatches response and emergency aid when needed.
• Maintains and reviews billing and operation records; monitors daily logs for errors and/or compliance violations.
• Monitors drivers’ working hours to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Oversees maintenance and repair schedules for vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates, paid EVERY Friday
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing on Day 1!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after 30 days, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance for ALL Employees
• Educational Assistance
• 401(k) Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED