SR Dispatcher

Central Transport•Wayne, CT

4d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Salary ranges from: $65,000 - $80,000 Hours: 10:00am - 8:00pm, Monday-Friday Operations Supervisor

Requirements

Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations
A thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry
Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required, preferably in LTL trucking industry
Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees
Desire to surround customer with excellence in service
High aptitude for technology
The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
Must be willing to work 50 hours/week average
Must be able to work any shift including nights and/or weekends and in any weather condition
Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high pressure environment with multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

An associates or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Ensuring integrity of all inbound and outbound freight and all loading/unloading processes as it relates to the overall quality of the load, strong communication and a sense of accountability as it relates to other associates and members of management on the dock, as well as monitoring any and all dock traffic.
Responsible for proper and timely execution of dock activities
Maintaining a safe and compliant work environment in accordance with state and federal DOT and OSHA regulations
Dispatching a team of about 10-20 drivers
Relaying critical information between drivers and our vendors/Terminal Managers
Review and revise driver routes to increase efficiencies
Ensuring integrity of all inbound and outbound freight and all loading/unloading processes as it relates to the overall quality of the load, strong communication and a sense of accountability as it relates to other associates and members of management on the dock, as well as monitoring any and all dock traffic.
Responsible for proper and timely execution of dock activities
Maintaining a safe and compliant work environment in accordance with state and federal DOT and OSHA regulations
Dispatching a team of about 10-20 drivers
Relaying critical information between drivers and our vendors/Terminal Managers
Review and revise driver routes to increase efficiencies