Experienced Trucking Dispatcher / Operations Assistant (Carrier + Brokerage)

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Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for an experienced operations assistant with a background in the US trucking industry to help manage day-to-day operations for a growing carrier and brokerage. This is NOT an entry-level role. Do not apply if you need training. Responsibilities: * Review rate confirmations and extract all load details accurately * Communicate clearly with drivers (pickup, delivery, special instructions) * Communicate with brokers (check calls, updates, issues) * Handle basic billing (PODs, invoicing, factoring submission) * Ensure ZERO errors when dispatching load details Requirements: * Prior experience working with a US trucking company or dispatcher * Strong understanding of: * Rate confirmations * BOLs * Detention, layover, TONU * Ability to work independently without constant supervision * Attention to detail is critical (mistakes will not be tolerated) Hours: * Flexible, but must be available during US business hours Pay: * Based on experience (DO NOT APPLY if expecting training) To Apply: Answer the following: 1. Explain how you read a rate confirmation step-by-step 2. What are the top 5 things you check before dispatching a load? 3. Describe a mistake you made in dispatch and how you fixed it

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since Sep 25, 2012
  • United States
    Coram6:31 PM
  • $29K total spent
    32 hires, 0 active
  • 4,672 hours
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
    Individual client

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