Logistics Dispatcher​/Load Planner

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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