Transportation Dispatcher

MLC • Vicksburg, MS

5d

About The Position

The Transportation Dispatcher plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and customer‑focused daily trucking operations at our Vicksburg Hauling location by coordinating drivers, equipment, shipments, and customer orders in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business, or equivalent trucking industry experience
• Prior experience in trucking operations and dispatching
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance requirements
• Supervisory or lead experience in a transportation or operations environment
• Experience using ERP systems and transportation management tools

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers and manage daily truck and equipment logistics
• Receive customer orders and accurately enter shipments into the ERP system
• Coordinate deliveries based on customer demand, driver availability, seniority, DOT hours of service, and plant loadout schedules
• Process shipments and generate bills of lading, ensuring accuracy of weights, products, and delivery requirements
• Support DOT compliance and company safety policies through daily operational execution
• Maintain customer location records, including GPS directions
• Partner with shop mechanics to ensure equipment availability and readiness
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Lead Dispatcher and broader trucking team, including after‑hours driver support on a rotating schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees