Logistics Dispatcher

ROCS Grad Staffing · Fairfax, Virginia

FULL TIME

Job Description

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Company	ROCS Grad Staffing
Location	Fairfax, Virginia
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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Logistics Dispatcher

Job Description

About the role

Keep accurate load, carrier and billing records in the TMS

Qualifications

2–5 years in logistics, with time-critical 3PL brokerage experience

Proven dispatch, load planning and carrier management experience

Experience coordinating specialized equipment

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, especially under time pressure

Comfort with a flexible schedule, including some after-hours coverage

Preferred Qualifications

Expedited AOG (aircraft on ground) experience

Cross-border transportation experience or basic knowledge of customs clearance

DOT and FMCSA compliance knowledge

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Explore 1M+ Live Opportunities.

Logistics Dispatcher

Job Description

About the role

Keep accurate load, carrier and billing records in the TMSQualifications

2–5 years in logistics, with time-critical 3PL brokerage experience

Proven dispatch, load planning and carrier management experience

Experience coordinating specialized equipment

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, especially under time pressure

Comfort with a flexible schedule, including some after-hours coveragePreferred Qualifications

Expedited AOG (aircraft on ground) experience

Cross-border transportation experience or basic knowledge of customs clearance

DOT and FMCSA compliance knowledgeShift

Keep accurate load, carrier and billing records in the TMS

Qualifications

Comfort with a flexible schedule, including some after-hours coverage

Preferred Qualifications

DOT and FMCSA compliance knowledge

Shift