Zelh is a fast-growing outsourcing company focused on providing reliable, high-quality services and building long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors.
At Zelh, we're looking for an Intermodal Dispatcher who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoys coordinating transportation operations, solving problems, and providing excellent customer service.
In this role, you'll be responsible for managing a fleet of 10–15 intermodal drivers during overnight operations, tracking shipments and containers, coordinating rail activities, and ensuring smooth communication between drivers, customers, rail providers, and the daytime team.
Responsibilities
Dispatching & Shipment Coordination
Dispatch and coordinate 10–15 intermodal drivers during overnight operations.
Support drivers finishing their shifts and those starting their working day.
Coordinate driver schedules, container pickups, deliveries, and reload opportunities to maximize equipment utilization and minimize empty miles.
Track shipments and containers, monitor driver progress, and update shipment statuses in the TMS.
Monitor incoming operational emails and take timely action to prevent delays.
Escalate critical issues and provide clear updates to the daytime team.
Customer Service & Administrative Support
Review incoming emails, identify customer requests, and determine the appropriate responses or next steps.
Communicate with customers regarding shipment statuses, additional charges, rail delays, warehouse delays, and traffic disruptions.
Schedule appointments and coordinate pickup and delivery arrangements.
Enter work orders and shipment details into the company's system.
Scan and upload documents, maintain accurate records, and update Excel tracking sheets and operational reports.
Follow up on pending requests to ensure timely resolution and accurate information.
Rail Operations & Billing
Track containers through rail carrier websites and verify container availability and release statuses.
Coordinate rail billing for containers through email and steamship line portals.
Process payments for rail lift fees and storage charges through rail websites.
Manage container pickup notifications, export and empty container releases, depot release requests, and street turn requests.
Coordinate with customers, terminals, depots, warehouses, and rail providers to ensure smooth container movements.
Driving Operational Efficiency
An important part of this role is identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary driver movement. You'll help coordinate reloads, including unloading import containers and loading export containers at the same facility whenever possible.
These efforts help reduce empty miles, minimize driver downtime, improve customer service, and increase profitability. Additional bonuses are available for operational efficiency improvements.
Systems & Tools
Transportation Management System (TMS):
Profit Tools
Rail Tracking Platforms:
BNSF, Union Pacific (UP), Canadian National (CN), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), Norfolk Southern (NS), CSX
Customer & Steamship Line Portals:
BLUME, IMC, OOCL, ONE
Driver Communication & Tracking:
Intermedia texting platform
Motive (ELD)
Phone and email communication
You'll also use Excel, internal work order systems, document management tools, and rail carrier websites for tracking, billing, and container coordination.
Training on customer-specific portals and processes will be provided.
We're looking for someone who has:
Previous experience in US freight dispatch including intermodal operations.
Strong understanding of container transportation and dispatch workflows.
Experience working with US trucking operations.
Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills.
Strong problem-solving mindset.
Ability to stay calm under pressure and make decisions quickly.
Great communication skills in English (written and spoken).
High attention to detail.
Comfort working independently during overnight hours.
Strong computer skills and confidence learning multiple software systems.
Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is highly preferred.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Working conditions:
Working schedule: Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM CST
Competitive Salary in USD
Remote or office mode of work
10+ business days of paid time off
English courses
Equipment provided
If you're looking for a role that brings new challenges, real operational impact, and opportunities to grow your logistics career, we'd love to hear from you.