Logistics Dispatcher - Trucking - Freelance, Remote

The Impact you’ll make

• Review load boards daily and identify profitable loads with a focus on east-to-west routes
• Evaluate rates, lanes, and equipment fit; shortlist best options per driver availability
• Maintain a running pipeline of opportunities to minimize driver idle time

• Call brokers to negotiate rates, confirm load details, and secure bookings
• Build rapport and maintain professional, calm communication under pressure
• Manage emails and phone follow-ups to lock in confirmations quickly

• Confirm driver availability, willingness, and readiness for targeted loads
• Send load confirmations with commodity, pickup/delivery details, and route specifics
• Monitor progress, update ETAs, and resolve day-of issues professionally

• Oversee end-to-end dispatch workflow from identification to assignment
• Enter and update data in the TMS for tracking, scheduling, and compliance
• Coordinate schedule changes, reschedules, and communicate contingencies promptly

• Use TMS, load boards, email, phone systems, Magic AI Tool, and Grammarly to streamline work
• Draft/rewrite emails and create quick call scripts for negotiations and status updates
• Recommend process improvements to increase speed-to-book and reduce empty miles

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience as a dispatcher in a trucking company (required)
• Hands-on use of TMS and major load boards (e.g., DAT, Truckstop or similar)
• Strong phone-based negotiation and professional written communication in English

• Technical: TMS proficiency; expert at load boards; confident with phone systems and email; comfortable using AI tools (Magic AI Tool) and Grammarly
• Industry: Knowledge of U.S. lanes, equipment types, basic HOS constraints, and market dynamics
• Soft skills: Calm under pressure, decisive, organized, detail-oriented, and highly responsive
• Communication: Polished, professional demeanor with brokers, drivers, and internal teams
• Mindset: Ownership mentality, proactive problem-solver, and metrics-driven

• Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
• Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
• Back-up computer and internet connection
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

• You thrive in a fast-moving dispatch environment and enjoy negotiating and booking profitable loads
• You’re composed and solutions-focused when plans change, and you communicate clearly with all parties
• You take pride in accuracy, reliability, and keeping drivers moving with minimal downtime
• You’re eager to bring structure to daily operations and use tools to move faster and smarter

• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

• 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm Eastern Time

• $7 per hour
• No benefits package included

Benefits