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Truck Router Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Certified in forklift and crane operation. Assist in offloading trucks when metal deliveries occur. Clear parts off router tables and organize them on racks appropriately. Assist in hull bending ...

... Women in Trucking Company Culture R+L Carriers has an immediate need for an Inbound Router Supervisor at our Houston, TX Service Center to manage dock and dispatch operations. Requirements ...

... Women in Trucking Company Culture R+L Carriers has an immediate need for an Inbound Router Supervisor at our Houston, TX Service Center to manage dock and dispatch operations. Requirements ...

Router

Spokane, WA ยท On-site

$19 - $30/hr

Utilizing specified software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks. Utilizing specified software, balance loads per trailer by size and weight of product ...

Router

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$19.25 - $24.50/hr

Interface with warehouse operations to ensure best practice truck loading logic is always in place using the Truck Builder software. * Incorporates daily and weekly vendor pickups, into routing ...

Router

Portland, OR ยท On-site

$21.25 - $27/hr

Interface with warehouse operations to ensure best practice truck loading logic is always in place using the Truck Builder software. * Incorporates daily and weekly vendor pickups, into routing ...

Router

Portland, OR ยท On-site

$21/hr

Interface with warehouse operations to ensure best practice truck loading logic is always in place using the Truck Builder software. * Incorporates daily and weekly vendor pickups, into routing ...

Router

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Interface with warehouse operations to ensure best practice truck loading logic is always in place using the Truck Builder software. * Incorporates daily and weekly vendor pickups, into routing ...

Router

Portland, OR ยท On-site

$21/hr

Interface with warehouse operations to ensure best practice truck loading logic is always in place using the Truck Builder software. * Incorporates daily and weekly vendor pickups, into routing ...

Router

Portland, OR ยท On-site

$21/hr

Interface with warehouse operations to ensure best practice truck loading logic is always in place using the Truck Builder software. * Incorporates daily and weekly vendor pickups, into routing ...

Router

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Interface with warehouse operations to ensure best practice truck loading logic is always in place using the Truck Builder software. * Incorporates daily and weekly vendor pickups, into routing ...

2026 Hancock Seasonal Ag Employment

Hancock, WI ยท On-site

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Truck Router/Flow Control : Dispatch trucks and schedule loads to the manufacturing plant to ensure timely processing of peas and corn. *Farm Worker : Operate Farm Equipment to plant beans, peas and ...

2026 Ripon AG Seasonal Employment

Ripon, WI ยท On-site

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Truck Router/Flow Control : Dispatch trucks and schedule loads to the manufacturing plant to ensure timely processing of peas and corn. All positions must: * Work in a safe and responsible manner

2026 Ripon AG Seasonal Employment

Ripon, WI ยท On-site

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Process pea and/or corn samples at the manufacturing plant location after samples are taken from the fields. โ€ข Truck Router/Flow Control : Dispatch trucks and schedule loads to the manufacturing ...

2026 Hancock Seasonal Ag Employment

Hancock, WI ยท On-site

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Process pea and/or corn samples at the manufacturing plant location after samples are taken from the fields. โ€ข Truck Router/Flow Control : Dispatch trucks and schedule loads to the manufacturing ...

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How much do truck router jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for truck router in the United States is $22.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a truck router?

Truck Routers are logistics professionals responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing the routes trucks take to deliver goods efficiently and on time. They coordinate with drivers, monitor traffic and weather conditions, and use route planning software to minimize delivery times and costs. Truck Routers play a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction by maximizing delivery efficiency and maintaining compliance with transportation regulations.

What are common challenges truck routers face when coordinating delivery schedules, and how can they effectively manage them?

Truck Routers often need to juggle multiple delivery requests, last-minute changes, and traffic or weather disruptions. Balancing customer demands with optimal route efficiency can be challenging, especially when dealing with unexpected issues like vehicle breakdowns or delayed shipments. Successful Truck Routers stay organized, use routing software to quickly re-optimize schedules, and maintain clear communication with drivers and dispatch teams to adapt to changes in real-time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a truck router, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Truck Router, strong organizational skills, geographic knowledge, and experience in logistics or transportation are essential, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant work experience. Familiarity with routing software, GPS tracking systems, and transportation management systems (TMS) is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help Truck Routers manage schedules, address delays, and coordinate with drivers. These skills ensure efficient route planning, timely deliveries, and cost-effective fleet operations in a dynamic logistics environment.

What is the difference between Truck Router vs Truck Dispatcher?

AspectTruck RouterTruck Dispatcher
CredentialsGPS navigation, routing software knowledgeCommunication skills, logistics experience
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, using routing softwareField and office, coordinating with drivers
Industry UsageTransportation, logistics companiesFreight carriers, trucking companies
Primary RolePlanning optimal routes for trucksAssigning loads and managing driver schedules

While both roles are essential in trucking operations, a Truck Router focuses on planning efficient routes using specialized software, whereas a Truck Dispatcher manages driver assignments and communication. Understanding these differences helps companies optimize logistics and improve delivery times.

How much do truck routers make?

Truck routers typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of routing systems used. Many positions require knowledge of GPS and routing software, with some roles offering additional benefits or overtime pay.

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Infographic showing various Truck Router job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 47% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $47,709 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

CNC Router Operator

Union City, TN โ€ข On-site

Excel Boat Company
Sporting Product Manufacturingย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance

  
Excel Boat Company is seeking a CNC Router Operator for its Union City, TN, plant. Our boats are built tough, and our fit and finish are first-class. Our specialty is bay, bass, walleye, salmon, duck hunting, and crappie fishing boats. We are growing rapidly and are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and growth-minded individuals who will be excited to work in a team environment and build the best boats in the industry. We take great pride in what we do and look to hire those who share this same commitment. 
Router table operators/helpers cut machine parts from raw aluminum material that are programmed via the engineering department. Router table operators are responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining their machines.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Operate router tables and cut boats to meet variable production goals.
Program routers by accessing the proper programs. Initiate startup sequences, set plate heights and max depths, and set proper “homes” on machines.
Know how to read calipers for measuring plate thickness and use a tape measure frequently.
Work with the engineering department when troubleshooting issues with machines and/or nesting/parts programs.
Operate shear.
Certified in forklift and crane operation.
Assist in offloading trucks when metal deliveries occur.
Clear parts off router tables and organize them on racks appropriately.
Assist in hull bending operations.
Keep the department clean and organized.
Use overhead crane for material handling onto routers.
Perform tool changing operations on tables and maintenance on machines.
Understand basic functions of a computer (windows OS).
Able to cut all boat models unsupervised.
Know all table planning procedures and MDF board swaps, all hull cutting procedures, and all basic functions of router tables.
Troubleshoot tables when something goes wrong.
Do tool cleaning and tool changing procedures.
Attention to detail on material size, and thickness.
Work under stress without messing up in a fast paced, repetitive environment.
Able to lift heavy parts off of tables and while bending hulls, including press brake tooling.
Read work orders to cut correct nests for each boat.
Load and unload parts carts and push them around the factory.
Prioritize all machine downtime and order of cutting nests to maximize production.
Required Skills

Exhibit trustworthiness and honesty.
Read a tape measure, understand fractions, simple math-addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
Capable of using hand tools and power tools.
Maintain connection and communication among other employees and management.
Conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, controls and instrumentation, supply management, tooling coordination, inventory control, attention to detail and judgment.
Recognize acceptable and unacceptable product quality, personal behavior, and productivity and are capable of carrying out step by step instructions.
Lead by example; build a team that can rely on each other and can function if the supervisor is not there. Train each employee in your department to do their job if you are not there. Be competitive with the rest of the factory and consistently outperform your previous day's results. Be a role model for others: have a positive attitude, keep your area and tools clean and organized, encourage your team.
Preferred Qualifications

Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Capable of standing all day, no sitting down on job; repetitive use of hands and arms. Ability to walk, climb, balance, twist, turn, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May need to work intermittently from a ladder.
Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently. When bending hulls need to be able to lift or move upward of 75 pounds, or collectively 250 pounds. Capable of lifting 50-75 pounds over the shoulder and outward frequently.
Ability to work in a cold and hot work environment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Great socialization and communication with management, other department leads, and coworkers.
High school or GED graduate preferred.
CNC router, plasma, laser, press brakes (or other brake) operator experience preferred.
General machine shop experience is preferred.
Fabrication experience is preferred.
Forklift/crane experience is preferred.