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Dispatcher & Router
Job in
Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, 07032, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation & Logistics, Dispatcher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are hiring a DISPATCHER & ROUTER
. This position is direct hire with full company benefits including PTO, holiday pay, health insurance and 401K match.
The ideal candidate understands transportation operations, driver scheduling, hours-of-service requirements, fleet availability, and route planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Monitor active routes, driver progress, delays, breakdowns, and estimated return times
- Assist drivers with delivery issues, customer changes, and route-related questions
- Review all deliveries and pickups scheduled for the following day
- Build safe and efficient routes based on location, appointment times, route duration, and customer requirements
- Assign drivers, helpers, trucks, start times, and loading order
- Review employee schedules, PTO, call-outs, and availability before making assignments
- Verify driver hours and required resets in Samsara to prevent HOS violations
- Confirm that assigned trucks are available, operational, and appropriate for each route
- Track trucks that are in the shop, out of service, or due for maintenance
- Ensure every scheduled job is assigned to a route
- Provide the warehouse with the following day’s loading and departure order
- Publish the completed schedule by the required deadline
- Prepare a clear handoff for the Morning Dispatcher, including potential staffing, fleet, or compliance concerns
- Dispatching, transportation, or route-planning experience preferred
- Knowledge of DOT and hours-of-service requirements
- Experience with Samsara, ELDs, GPS, or similar fleet-management systems is preferred
- Strong computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple drivers, vehicles, and routes
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Knowledge of straight trucks, tractor-trailers, vans, and liftgate equipment is a plus
Full-time, on-site position
Hours:
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm (end time may vary based on operational needs)
$60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
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