Dispatcher – Container Local Trucking

- Schedule and dispatch container trucks (drayage trucks) for pickups and deliveries.

- Coordinate port/rail terminal pickups and returns, including empty and loaded containers.

- Communicate with drivers, customers, warehouses, terminals, and brokers.

- Provide drivers with container numbers, pickup numbers, delivery addresses, appointment times, and special instructions.

- Track trucks and containers using samsara software, phone, email, and dispatch software.

- Arrange appointments for container pickup/drop-off at terminals

- Monitor gate-in/gate-out times and follow up on delays.

- Handle issues such as traffic, truck breakdowns, missed appointments, rejected containers, and terminal delays.

- Track free time, detention, demurrage, and chassis-related issues

- Maintain records PODs (proof of delivery), container numbers, chassis numbers, and delivery documents.

- Cordinate with customer team about ETA, delays, pickup status, and delivery





- Coordinate multiple drivers and trips to maximize truck utilization and reduce empty/deadhead miles.

- Check that drivers have the required trip information and comply with company procedures.

- Prepare daily dispatch and operational reports.

- Work with the operations/billing team to ensure completed trips are properly documented for invoicing.

Skills commonly expected in Toronto

- Good English communication by phone and email

- Knowledge of GTA roads and traffic

- Understanding of container/drayage operations

- Familiarity with ports, rail terminals, warehouses, and appointments

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple trucks simultaneously

- Basic knowledge of Excel, email, GPS and transportation management/dispatch software

- Strong problem-solving and time-management skills

Pay: ₹21,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Commuter assistance

- Versatile schedule

- Leave encashment

- Paid sick time

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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