Lead Dispatcher

TETON PETROLEUM TRANSPORT LLC•North Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Teton Petroleum Transport (TPT) is currently seeking a Lead Dispatcher. This role will manage the dispatch team. TPT delivers fuel to over 40 states for a variety of customers and industries. The Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

Experience with Fleet monitoring software.
3 plus years experience dispatching in a commercial fleet operation or related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and able to learn company systems and processes.
Adheres to the company’s values and ethical expectations.
Able to effectively multitask.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organization.
Sound understanding of DOT/FMCSA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Ensure drivers are dispatched safely, legally, and efficiently.
Monitor TA system (Fuel Shepard) throughout the day, even after business hours for late minute changes, additions, and cancellations.
Approving loads in Freight books for accounting to invoice out.
Responsible for organizing, scheduling, and dispatching CDL-A drivers in multiple markets.
Ensure driver productivity through appropriate scheduling and planning.
Efficiently route drivers (accounting for road conditions, time of delivery, area, etc.) and minimize revenue loss opportunities.
Generate additional load opportunities to maximize daily load count.
Ensure the dispatching system is accurate and up to date.
Monitor driver progress and communicate concerns to Terminal Manager.
Oversee and execute the daily hand-off between day and night crews.
Train new team members and provide ongoing training as situations and processes change.
Provide assistance as needed to other dispatchers on your shift.
Help the dispatch manager identify team needs and any process changes for the dispatch team as a whole.
Assist with workload balancing across dispatchers to maintain consistent service levels.
Actively support progress towards team goals and help present KPIs and reports to the team.
Be flexible with your shift to help with coverage as needed.