PM Dispatcher (Airport Division)

About Us

At R&M Trucking, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, on-time solutions to our customers while creating a supportive and professional environment for our employees. Our Airport Division plays a critical role in managing time-sensitive freight, and our dispatchers are at the heart of that success. We value teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning - and we believe the right candidate can be trained and developed to excel in this role.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Airport Dispatcher to join our operations team. The Dispatcher will serve as a central communication hub between drivers, customers, and internal departments, ensuring shipments are monitored, adjusted as needed, and delivered according to established requirements. While prior air freight or dispatching experience is beneficial, it is not required. If you bring strong communication skills, organizational ability, and a willingness to learn, we will provide the training and tools you need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the communication point for company drivers, relaying instructions, updates, and requirements.
• Monitor and track driver routes, vehicle locations, and shipment progress.
• Provide drivers with critical information, including close-out times, paperwork requirements, and delivery details.
• Adjust driver assignments and routes to respond to unforeseen challenges.
• Prioritize incoming calls and requests from drivers and customers, resolving issues based on urgency.
• Provide timely and professional updates to customers on shipment status and delivery times.
• Complete required administrative tasks, including paperwork, scanning, filing, and responding to emails.
• Support the overall efficiency and safety of airport operations.

Schedule

• Tuesday-Saturday, 4:00pm start time.
• Average shift length: 10.5 hours, with flexibility required up to 12 hours on rare occasions.
• Consistent overtime opportunities after 40 hours per week
• Dispatchers average 50–55 hours per week.
• Schedules may adjust periodically to support business needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Active listening ability and sound judgment
• Familiarity with TSA and HAZMAT freight procedures is a plus, but not required
• Previous dispatch, transportation, or logistics experience is a plus, but not required

(We believe the right candidate can be trained - if you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $68,000 – $78,000
• Consistent overtime. (Time and a half after 40 hours per week)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Why Join Us?

At R&M Trucking, you’re not just filling a role - you’re becoming part of a team that values reliability, hard work, and growth. We invest in our employees through training, mentorship, and recognition, because we know that when our people succeed, our company succeeds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• This position is a Tuesday-Saturday schedule (morning start time), with an average shift length of 10.5-12.5 hours per day. Does this work well for you?

Experience:

• Dispatch: 2 years (Preferred)
• Air Freight : 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bensenville, IL 60106 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $78,000