Coordinate and manage the most efficient loads to remain cost effective as a company, while making customers happy and keeping drivers safe.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
· Daily schedule drivers to pick up and/or deliver loads to customers / brokers.
· Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules
· Keeping records, proof of delivery,
· Monitor drivers in relation to their remaining hours of service and equipment as to its availability and locations
· Knowledge weather in driver location, Advise personnel about traffic problems such as construction areas, accidents congestion weather conditions or other hazards
· Point of contact for drivers to rely on
· Determine best delivery methods and negotiate rates. Identify and evaluate any special needs for each load.
· Must be able to be on the On call rotating schedule
Work Relationships and Scope:
Work appropriately with assigned drivers/trucks, but also serves as a team member to others in and out of the department
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
· Possession of High school diploma or equivalent
· Degree in transportation or logistics helpful
· Highly organized and able to handle high amounts of stress.
· Candidates must have Transportation Dispatch experience to be considered for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Merrill, WI 54452: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person