Dispatcher - Swing/Night Shift (Class A preferred)

Southwest Traders, Inc•Temecula, CA

4h•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in the Transportation Dispatcher. This role involves dispatching route delivery drivers to ensure on-time freight movement and efficient delivery of customer freight in accordance with DOT and all company regulations. The dispatcher plans and coordinates pickup and delivery requests from customers and coordinates driver routes. This position requires strong communication skills, experience with DOT/HOS regulations, ELD systems, and Microsoft Office.

Requirements

Class A license preferred
2-5 years experience in transportation, logistics, and food service a plus
Strong DOT/HOS experience (2 years Min)
ELD experience (2 years Min) - Samsara experience a plus
MS Office experience - excel
Strong written and verbal communication
Customer Service/People Skills
Routing Experience
MIcrosoft - Word, Excel, Teams,Outlook
Manage and track fleet equipment
Ability to coordinate with drivers to make on time deliveries
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,) and Internet
One or more years of LTL transportation industry experience
Strong communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
Knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws and Hazardous Materials
Able to work independently and take initiative without immediate local supervision
Multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills
Dispatching: 1 year (Required)
CDL A (Required)

Nice To Haves

Class A license preferred
food service a plus
Samsara experience a plus
Transportation Dispatcher / Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Dispatch Route Delivery Drivers ensuring on-time freight movement and efficient delivery of customer freight in accordance with DOT and all company regulations.
Plans and coordinates pickup and delivery requests from customers and coordinates driver routes.
Provide support in overseeing equipment assignments in preparation for driver routes.
Assist in determining manpower required to staff routes efficiently while ensuring on-time service and that our customer's freight is delivered/picked-up in a timely manner.
Review daily performance reports to identify problem areas; monitor and analyze all opportunities to improve efficiencies.
Adjust routes as needed due to traffic, weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Answer questions/concerns from drivers, including but not limited to, company policies and procedures, dispatch rules, driver's manual, safety and security procedures.
Monitor and input data into all applicable systems.
Provide drivers with necessary paperwork (manifests, bill packets, scanning devices, assist with equipment, etc.).
Interact with drivers, providing them with daily necessities (i.e. communications and documents) pertaining to driver logs, driver huddle, etc.
Communicate with supervisors, planners and customer service to coordinate projections and movement of trailers and freight.
Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and report any issues.
Monitor progress of shipments; ensure cut-times and appointment compliance; notify management and/or customers of any delays.
Verify and complete required documentation and reports; perform administrative functions as required.
Communicate with Account Executives/Manager, as required, to ensure customers and company's needs are met.
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
Perform other duties as required.