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- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Care.com/back-up care assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
Dispatches drivers in the most cost efficient way while ensuring on-time deliveries and compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
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What You'll be Doing:
- Dispatch drivers within hours of service limitations while ensuring on time performance.
- Monitor building lineups.
- Track trailer movements.
- Ensure on-time performance for store deliveries and backhauls.
- Monitor yard status.
- Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations which includes hazardous materials, hours of service, drug and alcohol program, driver physical and license issues, vehicle maintenance and driver vehicle inspection reports.
- Assist with accident investigations.
- Interpret and follow union contract.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
- High school graduate.
- 2 years of experience in Logistics.
- Previous dispatching experience.
- Execute proper beginning and end of shift processes.
- Knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, HazMat regulations and individual state size and weight regulations.
- Familiar with geography of the region.
- Ability to re-align driver schedules to facilitate high priority load dispatches while maintaining existing load demands.
- Proven organization and multi-tasking skills.
- PC skills including PeopleNet, Excel, Word, and exposure to electronic logs and dispatching software.
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
- Solid communication skills including both written and verbal.
- Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, and on weekends and holidays.
