Power Transport Daytime Dispatch
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Transportation
Dispatcher, Transportation & Logistics, Transportation Manager
The Power Transport Daytime Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily transportation operations during business hours. This role involves scheduling and dispatching drivers, monitoring shipment progress, addressing delays, and ensuring that customer delivery requirements are met ina timelyand efficient manner. The Daytime Dispatcher will work closely with drivers, customers, and the operations team to ensure smooth transportation operations throughout the day.
- Communicates with drivers. Promptly answers phone calls, emails, and messages to ensure proper communication andeliminatehold time for operators.
- Sends preplans to drivers and secures load commitments withina timely manner.
- Completes loaded and empty calls.
- Tracks operators’ performance from dispatch to delivery to ensure on-time services.
- Manages operator availability and updates drivers’ PTA accordingly and accurately.
- Responsible foroptimizingperformance of assigned drivers including:on-time pickup and delivery performance, Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, driveravailabilityand scheduling preferences.
- Builds andmaintainsprofessional and positive relationships with Hirschbachoperators and operationsteammembers.
- Coachesdriverstoidentifyopportunities for improvement and activelyprovidestraining/coaching needed toassistdrivers in reaching their highest potential and performance.
- Collaborates with Safetydepartmentto ensure drivers are in compliance withall policies and are coached effectively to meet organizational company standards.
- Proactivelyidentifiesissues that may occur with an operator’s settlement or pay by working closely with Driver Payroll.
- Attends meetings related to Hirschbachoperators and occasionally travels to visit terminal locations.
- Managesdriveravailability to maximize productivity of the fleet.
- Other duties as assigned including proactivelyassistingothers in achieving the organization’s objectives.
Schedule:
4 on 4 off schedule from 6am-6pm
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent in education, paired with relevant professional experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain, ora relatedfieldis preferred.
- Ability to process information withhigh levelsof accuracy and energy.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Computerproficiencyand ability to navigate between multiple programs.
- Demonstrates an "All Into Win" attitude and performances displays self-motivation and a
- Strong desireto learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual…
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