Dispatcher - RG Transport

Red Gold Careers-Direct Hire Opportunities Available•Elwood, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RG Transport is seeking a Dispatcher to manage load planning, ensure DOT safety compliance, facilitate driver needs, and communicate customer requirements. The role involves managing drivers for on-time deliveries, processing driver paperwork for payroll and billing, updating billing requirements, and handling lumper requests. The Dispatcher will also route and guide drivers, manage equipment, coordinate maintenance, maximize asset utilization, and manage driver and customer retention. Additionally, the position involves directing drivers to approved fueling locations, managing Comdata fuel cards, and issuing cash advances for road expenses.

Requirements

2 years previous transportation experience
Computer skills
Typing
AS400
Excel
Word
Dispatch experience
Customer service
Interpersonal skills
DOT rules and regulations
Mapping and routing

Responsibilities

Load planning
Ensure all DOT safety rules and hours of service policies are followed
Facilitate driver home time needs and requirements
Communicate all customer requirements
Manage drivers for on-time deliveries
Process drivers load information and paperwork for payroll and billing functions
Update billing requirements
Process lumper requests
Route and guide drivers on approved roads
Update directions on customers loads
Equipment management
Coordinate vehicle maintenance appointments
Maximize company asset utilization
Manage driver and customer retention
Direct and manage drivers to approved fuelling locations and mange Comdata fuel card maintenance
Manage and issue cash advances for roads expenses as needed
Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements
Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management