Dispatch Coordinator

Orozco Trucking Company
Dispatcher Coordinator

Position Summary

Orozco Trucking is seeking an experienced Dispatcher Coordinator to support daily fleet operations and help keep drivers, equipment, and loads moving safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, quick to make decisions, and comfortable working in a fast-paced transportation environment. Strong trucking, dispatch, or logistics experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dispatch operations, driver assignments, loads, routes, and schedules.
• Monitor drivers, loads, routes, and delivery schedules throughout the day.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with drivers, customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Provide drivers with timely instructions, updates, and schedule changes.
• Monitor GPS, ELD, dispatch, and tracking systems.
• Identify and resolve delays, traffic issues, breakdowns, equipment concerns, missed appointments, and other operational challenges.
• Coordinate with drivers, maintenance, customers and management to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records, daily logs, delivery information, delays, and incident documentation.
• Escalate significant operational or safety concerns when necessary.
• Support overall fleet efficiency and ensure drivers and loads remain on schedule.

Qualifications
Required:

• 1-2+ years of experience in dispatch, trucking, transportation, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and organized under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn dispatch and tracking systems.

Preferred:

• Previous trucking or transportation dispatch experience.
• Familiarity with DOT – regulated transportation operations.
• Experience with GPS, ELD, and dispatch software.
• Knowledge of trucking routes, driver schedules, and transportation terminology.
• Experience coordinating a larger driver fleet.
• Bilingual English/Russian is a plus

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership and proactively solves problems.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with drivers.
• Can make quick, sound decisions when situations change.
• Pays close attention to details.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands that safety, communication, and keeping operations moving are top priorities.
• Works collaboratively with dispatch, operations, maintenance, and management.

Compensation and Schedule:
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually, based on experience
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: In-office

• Primary / Main Office
• Orozco Trucking Inc.
• Address: 2580 Mason Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
• Website: orozcotrucking.com
• Phone number: (224) 206-3701

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person