Logistics Dispatcher / Load Planner
Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout The Role We are a global logistics company hiring for an experienced Logistics Dispatcher / Load Planner to run shipments from booking to delivery: matching each load to the right carrier and equipment, planning the fastest compliant route, and solving problems before the customer sees them.
You'll work across our asset-based trucking operation and our brokerage network. If you like a fast pace, think on your feet, and take pride in on-time delivery, this role is for you. What You'll do
- Dispatch and track shipments across company trucks and third-party carriers, keeping customers updated from pickup to delivery
- Plan loads and build optimized routes that balance speed, cost and driver hours
- Source, vet and manage carriers; negotiate rates and build a reliable carrier network
- Coordinate specialized equipment (liftgates, climate control, flatbeds, team drivers) for non-standard freight
- Match each shipment to the right vehicle type, from cargo vans and sprinters to straight trucks and tractor-trailers
- Monitor driver Hours of Service and DOT rules so every plan is compliant
- Handle delays, breakdowns and service failures in real time, with a backup plan ready
- Keep accurate load, carrier and billing records in the TMS
What You Bring
- 2–5 years in logistics, with time-critical 3PL brokerage experience
- Hands-on background in ground transportation or asset-based trucking operations
- Proven dispatch, load planning and carrier management experience
- Experience coordinating specialized equipment
- Working knowledge of transportation vehicle types and what each can haul
- Skill in optimized route planning
- Basic understanding of DOT driver Hours of Service and related regulations
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, especially under time pressure
- Comfort with a flexible schedule, including some after-hours coverage
Preferred Qualifications
- Expedited AOG (aircraft on ground) experience
- Cross-border transportation experience or basic knowledge of customs clearance
- Transportation pricing, quoting and margin management
- DOT and FMCSA compliance knowledge
Logistics Dispatcher / Load Planner Herndon, VA $60-70K + Benefits