Dispatcher - Swing​/Night Shift; Class A

Position: Dispatcher - Swing/Night Shift (Class A preferred)

Dispatcher - Swing/Night Shift (Class A preferred)

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Thank you for your interest in the Transportation Dispatcher. Below are a few of the requirements for this position:

• Class A license preferred
• 2-5 years experience in transportation, logistics, and food service a plus
• Strong DOT/HOS experience (2 years Min)
• ELD experience (2 years Min) - Samsara experience a plus
• MS Office experience - excel
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Customer Service/People Skills
• Routing Experience
• Microsoft - Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook
• Manage and track fleet equipment
• Ability to coordinate with drivers to make on time deliveries

Schedule

Swing/Night dispatcher

Responsibilities

• Dispatch Route Delivery Drivers ensuring on-time freight movement and efficient delivery of customer freight in accordance with DOT and all company regulations.
• Plan and coordinate pickup and delivery requests from customers and coordinate driver routes.
• Provide support in overseeing equipment assignments in preparation for driver routes.
• Assist in determining manpower required to staff routes efficiently while ensuring on-time service and that our customer's freight is delivered/picked-up in a timely manner.
• Review daily performance reports to identify problem areas; monitor and analyze all opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Adjust routes as needed due to traffic, weather or other foreseen circumstances.
• Answer questions/concerns from drivers, including but not limited to, company policies and procedures, dispatch rules, driver's manual, safety and security procedures.
• Monitor and input data into all applicable systems.

Essential Duties

• Provide drivers with necessary paperwork (manifests, bill packets, scanning devices, assist with equipment, etc.).
• Interact with drivers, providing them with daily necessities (i.e. communications and documents) pertaining to driver logs, driver huddle, etc.
• Communicate with supervisors, planners and customer service to coordinate projections and movement of trailers and freight.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and report any issues.
• Monitor progress of shipments; ensure cut-times and appointment compliance; notify management and/or customers of any delays.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports; perform administrative functions as required.
• Communicate with Account Executives/Manager, as required, to ensure customers and company's needs are met.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Work Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet.
• One or more years of LTL transportation industry experience.
• Strong communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.).
• Knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws and Hazardous Materials.
• Able to work independently and take initiative without immediate local supervision.
• Multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills.
• May be required to work flexible hours.
• Transportation Dispatcher / Supervisory experience preferred.

Education Requirements

• Some college required;
  Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

Standard warehouse conditions apply. Long hours spent sitting at a computer work station required. Walking, bending, crouching and other similar activities may be required. Exposure to various temperatures (Warm, Refrigerated & Freezer) may be necessary on occasion.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Dispatching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

• CDL A (Required)

Seniority level

Entry level

Job function

Distribution and Supply Chain

Industries

Truck Transportation

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