Senior Trucking Dispatcher / Load Planner - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Senior Trucking Dispatcher / Load Planner – 2nd shift (1200-2100)

Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Company: Geneva Transport LLC
Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience

READ THIS FIRST – SENIOR-LEVEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This is not an entry-level dispatch role.

We are only considering candidates with strong, proven experience in dispatching AND load planning local Chicagoland truckload freight in a high-volume, high-pressure operation .

To apply, you must have at least 2+ years of hands-on experience doing all of the following at a high level :

• Load planning and route optimization for multiple local drivers
• Booking freight directly with brokers and customers
• Building and executing daily and weekly dispatch plans
• Managing drop & hook operations
• Dispatching dry van, refrigerated, and intermodal freight
• Coordinating complex schedules across multiple customers with strict SOPs
• Moving a large number of trucks daily in the Chicagoland market

If you have not done this recently and consistently , this role is not a fit.

About Geneva Transport LLC

Geneva Transport LLC is a well-established, asset-based local carrier headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL. We run disciplined operations and hold a high bar for execution. Our dispatchers are expected to plan the day, control the freight, and own results —not react to problems after they happen.

Position Overview

This is a senior dispatch + load planning role .

You will be responsible for building the plan, booking the freight, and executing it in real time. You will manage multiple drivers, tight delivery windows, and constant change while keeping trucks productive and customers satisfied.

We need someone who can step in, take ownership, and run the board .

Core Responsibilities

• Build daily and weekly load plans based on capacity, hours, and customer demand
• Book freight with brokers and customers to fully utilize trucks
• Plan efficient routes and minimize deadhead and downtime
• Dispatch drivers and make real-time adjustments as conditions change
• Manage multiple accounts with different SOPs and service requirements
• Proactively identify issues and solve them before they impact service
• Monitor live truck data and ensure on-time performance
• Enforce DOT compliance, HOS planning, and company policies
• Communicate clearly with drivers, customers, and brokers
• Maintain accuracy, urgency, and discipline in a fast-paced environment

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• 2+ years of recent experience dispatching AND load planning local Chicagoland freight
• Proven ability to book freight and build full daily plans independently
• Deep knowledge of Chicagoland lanes, customers, and traffic patterns
• Strong experience with drop & hook, dry van, reefer, and intermodal freight
• Comfortable managing a high truck count and constant change
• Advanced understanding of DOT regulations and HOS strategy
• Proficiency with TMS and GPS tracking systems
• Calm under pressure, organized, and decisive

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000–$70,000 salary , based on experience and capability
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company

Schedule

• 8.5-hour shifts (30 minute Lunch)
• 2nd shift (1200-2100)
• Rotating weekends

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short summary of your dispatching and load planning experience to:
[email protected] and [email protected]

If your experience is light, junior, or limited to one account or freight type, this role will not be a fit .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person