Description
Freight transport dispatchers receive and transmit reliable messages, track vehicles and equipment, and record other important information. They oversee the planning operations of dispatching by coordinating different modes of transport. Freight transport dispatchers structure routes or services and determine the appropriate mode of transport. They are also responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance and workers dispatching. The freight transport dispatchers provide the legal and contractual documentation for the transporting parties.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
manage dispatch software systemscommunicate verbal instructionsschedule and dispatch driversapply transportation management conceptsmake independent operating decisionsprepare transportation routesmanage fleet capacitymanage truck driverssupervise crewkeep task recordsmonitor vehicle fleet operationsconduct analysis of ship datawork in a water transport teamhandle intermodal equipmentorganise informationhave computer literacystay alert