We are looking for an experienced Dispatcher to support transportation operations for a wholesale distribution business in Reserve. Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who understands trucking environments and can coordinate loads, communication, and daily scheduling with accuracy and urgency. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, managing phone-based communication, and keeping transportation activity organized throughout the day.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily truck movements and assign drivers based on delivery schedules, equipment availability, and operational priorities.
- Maintain frequent communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams to provide updates, resolve issues, and keep shipments moving on time.
- Monitor transportation activity throughout the workday and adjust dispatch plans when routes, timing, or customer needs change.
- Prepare and update dispatch records, shipment details, and operational logs using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other internal tools.
- Support logistics planning for trucking operations, with attention to safe and efficient movement of tank or chemical-related freight when applicable.
- Answer incoming calls professionally and respond quickly to transportation-related questions, scheduling requests, and service concerns.
- Work closely with operations leadership to identify delays, track service performance, and improve day-to-day dispatch coordination.