Location: Remote (Candidate must reside in Minnesota)
Role Type: Part-Time & Full-Time
Sector: Intermodal / Drayage
Job Summary
The Remote Intermodal Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating the daily movement of containers between ports, rail yards, and customer facilities. This role requires managing a fleet of independent owner-operators and company drivers, ensuring that freight is moved efficiently across multiple transportation modes while maintaining strict compliance with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Logistics Coordination: Plan daily and weekly driver schedules to maximize freight coverage and container utilization.
- Intermodal Operations: Coordinate complex schedules between rail yards, steamship lines, and customer depots.
- Tracking & Communication: Monitor driver progress in real-time using GPS tracking and dispatch software, rerouting as necessary for traffic or weather.
- Compliance: Verify driver DOT logs, hours-of-service, and proper licensing before dispatching loads.
Required Qualifications
- Residency: Must be a current resident of Minnesota for remote payroll and regulatory purposes.
- Experience: Minimum 1–3 years of trucking dispatch experience; intermodal/drayage experience is strongly preferred. Strong communication experience needed.
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS), GPS tracking tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Equipment: Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated quiet home workspace.
Preferred Skills
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations.
- Familiarity with local MN/Upper Midwest rail terminals and port protocols.
- Excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities under time-sensitive conditions.