Driver Dispatcher

What We Do:

Jimmy T Wood LLC (An Enstructure Company) is a premier provider of managed and extended port-to-door outsourcing services. Jimmy T Wood delivers solutions to our customer's supply chain by integrating our best people, premium technology, a network, intermodal operations, and warehouse fulfillment locations to provide exceptional logistics services.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1951, Jimmy T. Wood provides a comprehensive trucking solution. With over 70 years of experience, we have the know-how to deliver your shipment safely, cost-effectively, and on time.

Our extensive fleet of trucks and trailers makes it easy to get your product where you need it when you need it. You can count on our services team to provide the capacity you need at competitive rates with exceptional customer service. We plan the most advantageous route to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of your shipments to anywhere in the continental U.S.

Jimmy T. Wood gets your shipment on the truck and on the road. No headaches. No delays. For unsurpassed service, industry-leading capabilities, and absolute integrity, call on Jimmy T. Wood.

Summary:

As the Driver Dispatcher, you will plan shipments, maximize driver utilization, and solve problems to help us deliver outstanding logistics solutions to our customers. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and Jimmy T Wood. On our team, you will have the support to excel at work and the resources to build an exciting career.

What You'll Do:

• Communicate with customers, potential customers, internal operations team, and executive leadership.
• Plan and execute customer delivery schedules
• Monitor the location of the fleet using system tracking or calling drivers for updates
• Proactively communicate with customers on any potential service failures and create action plans to avoid issues in the future
• Operate multiple dispatch systems and software programs
• Manage equipment, including day cab, dump truck and trailer types
• Maintain proper records and ensure information is executed correctly and on time
• Communicate expectations and coaching professionally with direct reports

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of experience in an operations or dispatch environment
• 2 years of logistics or transportation experience
• Strong analytical, communication and time management skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Compensation & Benefits Information:

• Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000
• Bonus Eligible up to 5%
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Monday – Friday (Some Weekend Calls)
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 382 Klinke Rd., Memphis TN 38127: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dispatching and supervisory experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person