Live Haul Dispatcher
About The Position
We are looking for detail-oriented truck dispatcher to dispatch our drivers to customer locations. In this role, your duties will include communicating with our customers to record their requirements, planning and adjusting routes, as well as scheduling drivers to deliver or collect freight, shipments, and packages. To ensure success as a truck dispatcher, you should exhibit extensive experience in dispatching trucks and the ability to work under pressure. Ultimately, an outstanding truck dispatcher is someone whose organizational skills translate into exceptional freight delivery services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 2-3 years of experience as a truck dispatcher in a similar industry
- Exceptional ability to schedule drivers, plan routes, and dispatch drivers to customer locations
- Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Express
- Ability to monitor drivers logs, truck maintenance schedules, and repairs
- Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills
Responsibilities
- Scheduling drivers to make freight deliveries or collect shipments and packages
- Communicating with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests
- Planning pre-determined routes and route changes as needed
- Maintaining records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times
- Keeping track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply
- Review drivers logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times
- Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules
- Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
