Freight Dispatcher

Full Time Rutherford, NJ, US

Location:
Rutherford, NJ (On-Site)

Full Time Exempt, Monday-Friday

At Fusion, we are looking for an experienced Freight Dispatcher to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of freight brokerage and operations, knowledge in vetting and booking carriers. This position is in-person, Monday to Friday.

• Perform freight services according to company and government regulations.
• Create, coordinate, and manage pick-up and delivery schedules, coordinating with shippers, carriers, dispatchers, and customers.
• Monitor all routes and schedule backhauls with same trucks to utilize max. cost of the daily route.
• Track and report shipment status of loads.
• Properly vet carriers to securely broker freight.
• Coordinate logistics for projects coming from multiple customer sites and vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with multiple carriers.
• Maintain accurate records of all activity, ensuring freight paperwork is complete and approved prior to transportation.
• Resolve freight discrepancies and keep relevant parties apprised.
• Respond to customer concerns and queries in a timely, professional manner.

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a freight and transportation logistics and operations-oriented position (brokerage, dispatch, etc.) assigning loads and booking trucks on load boards
• Experience with using Mercury Gate, DAT, Carrier
  411 or any other TMS system
• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Company Supplemented Life Insurance
• Collaborative & committed team environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.