Functional Area : RC Operations
Posting Locations : Charlotte
Job Overview
The Dispatchers are expected to execute the plan, route, and schedule for an assigned fleet of trucks, trailers, and drivers to ensure optimum productivity, service levels, and revenue. They must understand and meet the needs of our customers and drivers.
The shift is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday 04 : 00 AM – 04 : 00 PM.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides a high level of customer service to the assigned driver board and establishes a good working relationship with each regional general manager, facility manager, planner, driver manager, and drivers
- Communicates with customer service personnel on all levels while developing positive and solid relationships to enhance growth
- Ensures optimal driver, unit utilization, and performance through effective load adjustment by monitoring active drivers and equipment via total mail (People Net) on the assigned driver board
- Ensures drivers are contacted and report to work promptly and have accurate information to start and complete their day
- Ensures all loads are closed out in TMW, whether completed through auto-dispatch or manual and that drivers understand and utilize People Net Sat COMM
- Assists drivers with day-to-day operational and personal challenges (system, customer, equipment, and environment)
- Notifies planner, and customer service of all loads that are moved back to an “available status,” answer the phone, and communicate via email in a professional manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to work under stress while remaining professional at all timesAbility to listen to and understand information and ideas presented either verbally or in writingAbility to recognize, evaluate and resolve problemsAbility to communicate well with othersAbove-average writing skills and organizational skillsAbility to take direction and follow throughGoogle Map skillsDetailed orientedBe proactive instead of reactiveCapable of working independently, without constant supervisionCross collaborativeExperience with ExcelTransportation Management Systems Experience is a plus (TMW Preferred)Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GEDKnowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experiencePreferred Qualifications
Transportation Management Systems Experience is a plus (TMW Preferred)Work Environment
This person would be based out of our Red Classic Head Quarters in Charlotte, NC. The schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday 04 : 00 AM – 04 : 00 PM.
This will be an office Environment
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As an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status..