Truck Dispatcher

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate, or equivalent experience.

Transportation.

• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Perform general office duties.
• Provide customer service.
• Assist with maintenance of communications equipment.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders.
• Follow-up on issues with work orders.
• Keep track of shipments.
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses.
• Respond to urgent calls from individuals who find themselves in life‑threatening situation and who require assistance.
• Schedule assignments and co‑ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment.
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co‑ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment.

• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of vehicle operator work records.
• Computer and technology knowledge: dispatch management service software, electronic mail, MS Windows.

1 year to less than 2 years.

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required