SummaryResponsible for the planning and dispatch of the loads for all hourly, company and owner operator drivers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages all facets of drivers and driver loads.
- Manages the eligible drivers to best utilize hours of service, maximize line haul revenue per mile, and minimize empty miles.
- Assists with load planning by assigning trucks to drivers, tracks all deliveries, and plans back hauls for all trucks.
- Secures the best mix of customer freight, freight from internal brokerage and freight from outside brokers.
- Coordinates with Safety to ensure proper use of driver logs.
- Coordinates with all dispatch teams to ensure on time delivery of loads.
- Coordinates with Customer Service to notify customers of uncovered loads.
- Responds to driver questions and driver needs via email, phone and/or via PeopleNet.
- Complies with maintenance department requests for routing equipment for repairs or inspections.
- Assists with the training of drivers on fuel mileage and logs.
- Oversees dispatch compliance with integral technologies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises all assigned Company and Owner/Operator Drivers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience with TMW.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 /year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Experience:
- TMW: 1 year (Required)
- Transportation: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person