About this position
Dispatcher
The Dispatchers are responsible for providing services to Drivers that assist them in continuing to move their loads.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicate load assignments to drivers as needed
- Update Customer Websites with arrival/departure times
- Accurately update TMW with drivers ETA and actual arrival times
- Proactively communicate with Customer Reps on several aspects:
- Detention
- Late Arrivals
- Early Arrivals
- Lumpers
- Stop offs
- Driver Assist
- Coordinate on maintenance issues with the maintenance department, as well as scheduling roadside service for driver breakdowns
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisor and other associates both orally and in writing.
- Ability to take job orders from Supervisor.
- Ability to get along well with others in organization.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, solve problems, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- Participate in corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvement projects.
- Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
- Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating system.