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Truck Dispatcher

Merx Global
Melrose, IL Other
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
The Role

Be the execution engine behind a fleet that's scaling from 150 to 300 units. We're looking for an elite dispatcher to own freight sourcing, rate negotiation, and route planning for a book of 10–15 drivers no chaos, no fire drills, just clean execution on a team that doesn't tolerate dead weight.

About Merx Global

We're a 22-year-old trucking company built on high safety standards and legal, disciplined operations. We run a modern process with modern systems, no duct-tape workflows, no excuses. We're scaling fast, and we promote the dispatchers who scale with us.

What You'll Own
  • Source freight from existing customers and 3PLs. No cold-start prospecting. Just execution.
  • Negotiate rates that protect margin without losing loads.
  • Manage 10–15 drivers, keeping them safe, on-time, and moving.
  • Plan routes that maximize profitability on every load.
  • Own the board using TMS software and the DAT load board. No guesswork. No missed capacity.
Who You Are
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 4 years booking loads. You know the game. You don't need training wheels.
  • Fluent in HOS, Hazmat, and DOT regulations. Compliance isn't an afterthought for you.
  • Sharp read on market conditions. You know when a rate is good before the customer tells you.
  • Strong sales instincts with customers, strong communication with drivers. You can close and you can lead.
  • Comfortable in TMS software and DAT load board day one.
Compensation
  • $92,000 – $105,000
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
Why Join Us
  • A-players only. We hire for execution, not excuses.
  • We're scaling fast. 150 → 300 units, and strong dispatchers move up quickly, not slowly.
  • Modern process & systems. No chaos, no fire drills.
  • You'll lead a team of drivers who care about on-time delivery and safety.
  • We move fast, reward performance, and don't tolerate dead weight.

If you're tired of chaos, weak standards, and constant fire drills come run dispatch where execution is the culture.



Salary : $92,000 - $105,000

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