Dedicated Dispatcher

KLLM Transport Services

10d

About The Position

The Dedicated Dispatcher will perform a variety of administrative-related
duties, including, but not limited to the following:

Requirements

• An associate degree in a business-related or communication field is preferred
• Previous dispatch work experience in the trucking industry may be substituted for education
• Two (2) years of dispatch experience preferred
• Good phone and communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and good with following-up on unfinished tasks
• Basic personal computer or host terminal skills required
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch loads to drivers and ensure that all vital information is passed on to the driver to increase the satisfaction of external customers
• Trace all shipments transported by drivers
• Manage the performance and time-off of all drivers in fleet
• Manage all compliance issues with drivers
• Issue purchase orders to reimburse drivers for out-pocket road expenses
• Route drivers to ensure that D.O.T. requirements are met as well as fuel stop requirements
• Satisfy the mileage expectations of drivers in their fleet by monitoring and working closely with Load Planners

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – two medical plan options to fit your needs
• Company-Paid Life Insurance $25,000 – additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage available
• Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees