Transportation - Driver Dispatcher (Night Shift) [332]

TCI Transportation • San Diego, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

TCI Transportation is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Driver Dispatcher to coordinate transportation operations, support drivers, and help deliver reliable customer service. The role works closely with drivers, maintenance teams, customers, and operations leadership to keep trips covered and operations running smoothly. It is a hands-on position that includes dispatch coordination as well as loading and unloading assigned trucks.

The schedule is Thursday through Monday, including weekends, with an approximately 7:00 PM start time that may fluctuate based on business needs. The position is onsite in San Diego, California, and is not remote. Pay is $26.00 per hour, with overtime after eight hours. Occasional holiday work and local or out-of-state travel may be required.

TCI Transportation is a family-owned transportation company with operations across the country, providing dedicated fleet, leasing, logistics, and maintenance services. Its core values are Dedication, Positiveness, Innovation, Ethics, and Accountability.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of verifiable box truck driving experience within the last 12 months; this is mandatory and cannot be substituted by dispatch, warehouse, or logistics experience.
• Availability to work Thursday through Monday, including Saturdays and Sundays, with an approximately 7:00 PM start time.
• Ability to work onsite in San Diego; the position is not remote.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through.
• A cooperative, team-oriented approach and willingness to learn.
• Sound judgment, professional ethics, and respect for confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dispatch by assigning trips, adjusting driver assignments, reviewing routes, and ensuring scheduled drivers report for shifts and assigned duties.
• Assist with driver orientations, training, staffing coordination, policy reinforcement, performance monitoring, and driver meetings.
• Work with Rental and Maintenance to secure equipment and coordinate services and repairs.
• Complete operational paperwork, serve as a local terminal contact, and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility.
• Keep safety, cost control, and customer service at the center of daily decisions.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams, address operational concerns, and help meet or exceed customer performance expectations.
• Load and unload assigned trucks and help keep freight and equipment moving.
• Confirm drivers have sufficient available hours for assigned work, assist with electronic log audits, report discrepancies, and coordinate Hours of Service compliance with the manager, Safety, and HR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed