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Transport Dispatcher - Fuel & Lubricant Operations
About this role
Help Keep Chicago Moving Since 1948, Al Warren Oil Company has delivered the fuel, lubricants, and DEF that keep businesses, fleets, generators, construction projects, and essential operations running throughout the Midwest. We are a third-generation, family-owned company built on reliability, integrity, safety, and exceptional service. We are seeking a dependable and highly organized Transport Dispatcher to join our Chicago Terminal team.
In this position, you will coordinate drivers, equipment, routes, and customer deliveries in a fast-paced transportation environment. You will play an essential role in helping our drivers work safely, efficiently, and on schedule. What You’ll Do Coordinate and schedule daily deliveries of gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and DEF. Dispatch company drivers and tank-wagon equipment on local and regional routes. Assign loads and provide drivers with accurate delivery instructions, route information, and customer requirements.
Monitor routes and delivery progress using GPS, dispatch, and fleet-management systems. Adjust routes and schedules in response to traffic, customer changes, equipment issues, weather, and other unexpected conditions. Communicate professionally with drivers, customers, terminals, and internal departments. Confirm delivery completion and maintain accurate dispatch, order, driver-hour, and delivery records. Help optimize routes, equipment utilization, and driver productivity.
Respond promptly to delivery questions, service issues, and time-sensitive customer requests. Coordinate with operations, sales, accounting, and customer-service teams to resolve order or scheduling concerns. Support compliance with DOT, OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements. Assist with emergency and after-hours operational coverage when needed. Contribute to a safe, respectful, and team-oriented workplace.
Requirements What We’re Looking For Previous dispatch, routing, transportation, logistics, or fleet-coordination experience. Fuel, petroleum, lubricant, tanker, or hazardous-material transportation experience is preferred. Working knowledge of dispatch systems, GPS tracking, routing tools, and fleet-management technology. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and other common office applications. Familiarity with Chicago-area roads, traffic patterns, and surrounding Midwest service regions.