New South Express Inc

Job Description

Position: Dispatcher

Reports to: Flatbed Operations Manager

Overview:

• Assist Senior Dispatcher in creating truck routes that meet customer scheduling needs. Serves as liaison between drivers and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor onboard systems and track driver progress
• Act as a communication liaison through onboard messaging and incoming phone calls from drivers on the road
• Assist drivers on daily basis with directions, breakdowns, complaints, truck service, and other issues/concerns that come up
• Monitor driver HOS to ensure drivers have legal hours to operate
• Add loads to driver trips as necessary
• Provide backfill for other positions in dispatch office
• Backhaul invoicing
• Cultivate strong relationships with drivers and customers

Qualifications:

• Experience/ Education:
• 1-year experience in transportation/logistics of forest products

and/or completion of Transportation/ Supply Chain related degree program

• Core Competencies:
• Understanding of FMCSA regulations
• Leadership
• Excellent communication skills, writing, verbally and electronically
• Ability to multi-task

About New South Express:

New South Express is an award-winning transportation company that specializes in hauling lumber and wood product residuals across the southeast for our primary customer Canfor Southern Pine. Established in 1988 and acquired by Canfor in 2006. We hold ourselves to the highest trucking and hauling standards. Our state-of-the-art fleet is company-owned/leased and equipped with the newest equipment available, including dash cameras in every truck. Strong, in-house logistics provide fast and accurate delivery of every order. We strive to responsibly move employees and partners into the future together.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location