Weekend Dispatcher

KLLM Career • Richland, MS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Weekend Dispatcher role is responsible for managing the dispatch of loads to drivers, ensuring all vital information is communicated for customer satisfaction, and tracing shipments. This position also involves managing driver performance and time-off, issuing purchase orders for driver reimbursements, routing drivers to meet DOT and fuel stop requirements, and monitoring mileage expectations. The shift for this job is Friday through Monday and is not negotiable.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a business related or communication field preferred
• Previous dispatch work experience in the trucking industry may be substituted for education

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree