Dispatcher/Driver Manager
About the role
Dispatcher/Driver Manager - Port/Drayage Atlas Marine, a motor carrier division of Cargomatic is looking for a Dispatcher/Driver Manager in our Long Beach facility. As a Dispatcher/Driver Manager, you’ll be responsible for high-volume scheduling, dispatching, and resolving problems for our owner-operators and third-party drivers and carriers. This position requires exceptional communication skills, proactive customer service abilities, and the capacity to problem-solve in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Location: Long Beach, CA
This is not a remote position. Relocation assistance is not offered.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and dispatch owner-operators and third-party drivers and carriers hauling under Cargomatic's SCAC code (high-volume).
- Plan routes to ensure that pick-ups and deliveries are completed efficiently and on schedule.
- Build strong relationships with Cargomatic's owner-operators and carriers.
- Assess driver and vehicle capability for each requested haul.
- Track and trace shipments.
- Problem-solve and communicate any issues, delays, or concerns with shipments.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting and data entry.
- Provide exceptional customer service to carriers and internal/external customers.
- Navigate Cargomatic’s proprietary software to manage daily operations and loads.
- Perform operational/administrative responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Port/Drayage Dispatcher experience required.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and work with urgency.
- Strong knowledge of logistical concepts, supply chain terminology, and dispatch best practices.
- Ability to analyze complex situations and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to overcome objections.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize daily tasks.
- Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Join a high-growth company redefining logistics and supply chain!
Pay
$30.00–$40.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-Time, On‑Site: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional weekends.