Logistics Specialist III (Long Haul Dispatcher) Onsite/Hybrid

Schedule: FT Job Type: Hybrid Salary Type: Hourly Req #: 1924 About the Role The Logistics Specialist - Long-Haul Dispatcher is responsible for managing and coordinating long-haul truckload operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of freight across our customer's network. This position focuses on planning, scheduling, and monitoring full truckload (TL) shipments while serving as a key liaison between carriers, drivers, and internal stakeholders. This is a highly collaborative, on-site role that requires strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills to ensure seamless execution of daily transportation activities within a dynamic logistics environment. What the Candidate Will Do • Plan, schedule, and dispatch long-haul truckload shipments to meet service, cost, and delivery objectives. • Serve as the primary point of contact for truckload carriers and drivers, providing load details, updates, and operational support throughout transit. • Monitor and track all truckload movements, ensuring on-time pick-up and delivery performance. • Collaborate with our customer's production, warehouse, and transportation teams to align truckload planning with inventory and shipment priorities. • Proactively identify potential delays, capacity challenges, or service issues and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments. • Optimize lane utilization, equipment capacity, and routing to maximize efficiency and reduce cost. • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Transportation Management System (TMS) and ensure data integrity for all TL movements. • Support KPI tracking and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, carrier performance, and operational efficiency. • Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, safety standards, and our customer's internal quality and operational guidelines. • Participate in daily planning and operations meetings to review upcoming loads, capacity needs, and network performance. Basic Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED equivalent • 4+ years of experience in truckload dispatching, transportation planning, or logistics operations or Undergraduate Degree with 2+ Years of Experience in truckload dispatching, transportation planning, or Logistics experience. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Preferred Qualifications: • Experience supporting logistics operations within a manufacturing or chemical network. • Familiarity with SAP, FourKites, or other logistics tracking/ERP tools. • Strong understanding of full truckload (TL) operations, route optimization, and carrier management. • Experience negotiating truckload rates in the spot market Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role. About Uber Freight Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world's goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com. Candidate Privacy Notice Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice. EEOC Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.