Dispatcher - Dedicated Trucking

Miller Transportation Group • Mount Holly, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Dedicated Services is adding to their growing team of Transportation Dispatchers in Mount Holly, NJ. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established team and company who has been operating as a family owned business since 1912. We are looking for this person to bring Dispatching experience though who also shows up daily with a team oriented attitude and a strong focus on customer service.

Requirements

• Ability to work Onsite in Mount Holly, NJ (corporate) Sunday - Thursday from 7:00 PM until 4:00 AM
• Ability to build positive relationships with Drivers and Customers
• Composure in all interactions and a team oriented attitude
• Reasoning, negotiating, and instructing skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A coachable attitude and approach
• High level of focus and importance on customer service skills
• 2+ years of Dispatching and/or Transportation Planning for Delivery Drivers
• High School degree or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• College Degree
• A Commercial Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily dispatch schedule for drivers and equipment
• Utilize dynamic routing program to efficiently route outbound product
• Build and update inbound and outbound orders in dispatch program
• Respond promptly to driver inquiries regarding, but not limited to, breakdowns and directions
• Monitor drivers’ hours to prevent DOT violations
• Adjust delivery and backhaul assignments to accommodate breakdowns, late trucks, and other changes
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time, and ready to work assigned shift
• Perform other duties as required and assigned
• Effectively use radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $24 - 25 Per Hour + $1.00 Per Hour Shift Differential
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental including HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED