Leading Edge National Staffing is a human resources management company specializing in providing quality drivers to the transportation industry. We employ over 1,000 people across offices in Halifax, Montreal, Mississauga, London, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Our professional and hardworking team is committed to supporting the company’s most key asset: our employees.

We are currently hiring for a seasonal Truck Dispatcher with the opportunity for the role to extend into a permanent position.

Job Description

A Truck Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating truck drivers along their routes, assigning loads, planning routes and ensuring timely deliveries. The roles requires extensive communication with customers and drivers.

Availability

Morning - Monday to Friday: 6:30am to 2:30pm

Afternoon - Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm

Role Description

- Set-up driver runs for afternoon and evening deliveries.
- Review emails and respond to anything dispatch related.
- Enter Drivers runs into Truckmate.
- Arrive and depart city P&D;
- Print working copies if not already printed.
- Driver check-in.
- Make sure all pick ups are assigned and covered.
- Customer Service on phone for Freight Bill Inquiry.
- Handle any driver issues.
- Validate city Pickups and print dock stickers.




- Review drivers while doing pickups to ensure pickup pictures are taken and are in the FB so we are perfect on Vector.
- Control driver hours and Watch drivers on the road to ensure they are not stealing time.
- Answer phone calls from customers and customer service when calls are for dispatch.
- Handle any outside carriers who come to the window to drop off or pick up.
- Call in interline pickups (Argus, Comox, Apps etc.)

Qualifications

- At least two years of experience in LTL operations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Knowledge of transportation regulations and geographic regions
- Proficiency in using dispatch software and GPS systems
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies
- High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Permanent

Pay: $52,000.00-$64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care

Application question(s):

- Do you have any certification in Dispatching?
- Are you available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, or Monday to Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm?

Experience:

- LTL Dispatching: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Truck Dispatcher (Surrey)
🏢 Leading Edge National Staffing
📍 Surrey