Fleet Dispatcher

U.S. Venture, Inc.•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., is an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants. As the Dispatcher, you will support the Dispatch Supervisor in achieving all fleet and dispatch office needs. This role is responsible for creating and managing routes, ensuring Drivers complete necessary paperwork, and promoting safe driving habits. You will represent U.S. AutoForce when interacting with customers and other internal teams. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm or until the job is complete, with schedules subject to change based on business needs.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record in compliance with our driver policy.
1 year of professional driving experience (cube van, box truck or semi), and satisfactory completion of company road test by qualified assessor.
1 year experience in transportation industry.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and legal requirements for drivers.
Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.
Ability to be trained and safely use powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts.
Pass a forklift certification test.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds - working with barrels and industrial/agricultural tires.
Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana).
Valid DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain DOT Medical Card per DOT/FMCSA guidelines and requirements during the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Team members may be asked to perform other job-related tasks and follow any job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Ensure drivers complete all required daily paperwork: Driver logs, pre and post-trip inspections, and fuel receipts.
Ensure drivers are completing customer returns within 3 days of creation.
Assist with will-call customers.
Assist with reviewing Samsara driving alerts.
Track drivers on Elite and close out all routes and open orders daily.
Train drivers on PIV, tablet, and safety expectations (may be involved in road tests).
Complete all routing requests before scheduled cut-off times.
Backup for Dispatch Supervisor and EComm.
Assign lines to be pulled by material handlers for will-call and metro routes.
Answer phone calls in a professional and timely manner.
Communicate effectively with call center, sales, customers, drivers, and other locations.
Spot check trucks for cleanliness and compliance, and assist drivers when a breakdown occurs.
Backup driver, order pulling, operate power equipment as needed.
Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all team members.