Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
This position is responsible for Coordinating and Dispatch of fleet drivers. Assist drivers with all operational matters. Responsibilities will also include tracking drivers for on time delivery and reschedule of all late loads, communicate all delays and alternate plan. Responsibilities also include curtailing dead head miles and increasing productivity.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and dispatch drivers using OTM and ELD system
- Be systems literate to learn internal ERP system
- Understand DOT, FMCSA, CSA, UIIA, laws and requirements
- Understanding of key point indicators and their effects on financials
Days out, dead head miles, out of route miles, driver and equipment utilization
Appointment scheduling of single stop loads, Multi-stop OTR 6 stops or less, Truckload of LTL freight greater than 6 stopsResponsible for transportation, routing and rescheduling any missed deliveriesResponsible for assigning driver to loads methodologyFIFO, Transit times, Hours of service
Responding to customer service inquiries on loads. Keeping to our mission statement “The Customer is King”Responsible for entering pick-up and delivery appointments in OTM systemTracking and communicating to drivers to ensure on time pickup and deliveryWork with Fleet team, drivers and operations to develop best practice solutions for challenges that ariseIdentify areas of improvement and communicate to team in daily meetingsSupply POD’s for external and internal customersProvide additional driver training as neededMust be on time and prepared for all meetingsUnderstanding and responsible for getting backhaulsEnsure drivers have all communication, supplies, training neededQualifications
Education and Experience :
Minimum 2 to 5 years related experience and / or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum 3 years experience in transportation / logisticsKnowledge of geography a mustMust understand DOT / HOS rules and regulationsExperience with TMS or OTM system preferredExperience with ELDs or OBRs preferredExperience with appointing in electronic scheduling systems. Retalix, One Network, etc. preferredPC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and OutlookEssential Skills :
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsProfessional email and phone etiquetteMust be able to maintain an even temperament in stressful situationsStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formMust have the ability to multi-task in fast paced environmentMust have dispatch experience in OTR and or multi-stop LTLBackground in Truckload transportation / OperationCompliance with our Team Principles and Core Values