Night Dispatcher

KLLM Transport Services

3d

About The Position

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Dispatch loads to drivers and ensure that all vital information is passed
onto the driver to increase the satisfaction of external customers
Trace all shipments transported by drivers
Manage the performance and time-off of all drivers in fleet
Issue purchase orders to reimburse drivers for out-pocket road expenses
Route drivers to ensure that D.O.T. requirements are met as well as fuel stop
requirements
Satisfy the mileage expectations of drivers in their fleet by monitoring and
working closely with Load Planners

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

Associate degree in a business related or communication field preferred.
Previous dispatch work experience in the trucking industry may be substituted
for education.
Two (2) years of dispatch experience preferred
Good phone and communication skills
Must be detail oriented and good with following-up on unfinished tasks
Basic personal computer or host terminal skills required

Benefits We Offer:

At KLLM, we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits
package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance –
two medical plan options to fit your
needs
Company-Paid Life Insurance $25,000 –
additional voluntary life and AD&D
coverage available
Disability Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Requirements

• Associate degree in a business related or communication field preferred. Previous dispatch work experience in the trucking industry may be substituted for education.
• Two (2) years of dispatch experience preferred
• Good phone and communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and good with following-up on unfinished tasks
• Basic personal computer or host terminal skills required

Responsibilities

• Dispatch loads to drivers and ensure that all vital information is passed onto the driver to increase the satisfaction of external customers
• Trace all shipments transported by drivers
• Manage the performance and time-off of all drivers in fleet
• Issue purchase orders to reimburse drivers for out-pocket road expenses
• Route drivers to ensure that D.O.T. requirements are met as well as fuel stop requirements
• Satisfy the mileage expectations of drivers in their fleet by monitoring and working closely with Load Planners

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – two medical plan options to fit your needs
• Company-Paid Life Insurance $25,000 – additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage available
• Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees