Yard Coordinator

Job Title

Yard Coordinator – Ryder, Bloomfield, CT, US

Ryder is one of the largest and most respected names in logistics, transportation, and supply chain services worldwide. The Yard Coordinator (Dispatcher) role is dedicated to ensuring productivity and operational goals are met while delivering customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment. You will be the professional representative of Ryder, working closely with dispatch and warehouse teams while embracing technology to streamline operations.

• Trust
• Innovation
• Expertise
• Collaboration
• Safety

• Serve as a Lead Dispatcher, answering questions throughout the shift.
• Address customer issues and provide resolution; engage management when needed.
• Backfill for dispatchers as required.
• Ensure all operational forms are completed accurately.
• Provide training for new hires and ongoing training for current staff.
• Monitor functional and productivity goals; advise management if objectives are not met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent oral and written communication and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self‑drive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong multi‑tasking, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Attention to detail with excellent follow‑up practices.
• Knowledge of transportation environments (shipping, receiving, inventory, distribution or dispatch) – advanced preferred.
• Experience with warehouse software, routing, and dispatch systems – advanced preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with the DOT and driver routing; 2+ years in logistics and/or transportation preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation environments (shipping, receiving, inventory, distribution or dispatch) – advanced preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse or software applications, routing, and dispatch systems – advanced preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Travel:
  None.
• DOT Regulated:
  None.

Hourly: $20.00 – $20.00 (subject to location and experience). Eligible for annual bonus, commission, and long‑term incentive plan based on level and type.

Full‑time benefits include comprehensive health and welfare coverage (medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), paid vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability status.

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check; a road test; and/or additional background requirements of the customer to which the applicant is assigned.

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a Ryder email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat forum, messaging app, or online questionnaire. Ryder will never ask for payment or banking details or solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application.

For questions regarding the application process, contact Ryder at  or 800‑793‑3754.