Job Summary: Responsible for communicating with the driving fleet to meet expectations of the company’s goals and its customers through employee supervision, logistics, customer service, reporting and recording duties.

Key Areas of Accountability:

Employee Supervision

• Responsible for supervising assigned commercial truck drivers which includes
  providing coaching and guidance as necessary.
• Responsible for monitoring and providing feedback to drivers based on performance,
  in conjunction with the Logistics Operations Manager and Human Resources.
• Responsible for determining staffing demands and schedules appropriately to ensure
  that all customer needs are met without fail. 
• Responsible for answering, and promptly responding to, after hours and weekend communications.

Logistics 

• Responsible for proactively planning loads and routes for pickups and deliveries
  according to customer requests and in compliance with DOT regulations and
  company policies. 
• Responsible for understanding and reviewing daily logs and communicating any
  problems associated with the logs to Logistics Operations Manager and the driver
  when necessary. Must also be able to understand DOT regulations concerning
  Tractor/Trailer axle weights and any safety issues.
• Responsible for communicating with customers regularly to book orders and schedule
  routes appropriately. 
• Responsible for making sure that customers are provided with BOLS, PODS, ETAS
  and whatever else is needed in a timely manner. 
• Responsible for proactively seeking new opportunities for company growth and
  development. 

Customer Service 

• Responsible for receiving incoming phone calls, making phone calls, and other forms
  of communication with customers and vendors. 
• Responsible for handling and resolving customer issues and concerns and for
  reporting to the appropriate supervisor as necessary. 
• Responsible for working as a team with supervisors, co-workers, employees, clients
  and other persons as necessary to enhance the overall efficiency of daily operations.
• Responsible for maintaining courtesy and professionalism during all interactions with
  the organization’s personnel, clients and other contacts. 

Reporting and Recording 

• Responsible for recording, maintaining and executing data related to each day’s work
  such as load planning data in logistics systems in a timely manner. 
• Responsible for immediately reporting to Safety and the Logistics Operations.
  Manager any incidents, accidents, log violations or any other actions that may hinder
  the integrity of Perfect Transportation. 
• Responsible for recording and reporting other information as necessary.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Education and Licensure: High school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate’s
  degree or two or more years of college is preferred.
• Work Experience: At least three years of dispatch and/or logistics experience is required.
  Must have a strong understanding of DOT and FMCSA regulations. Must have knowledge of
  electronic logging and satellite truck communications along with a strong understanding of
  geographic distances. Must have experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, CRM Dynamics)
  and computerized logistics software, preferably TMW Logistics Software. This position also
  requires organizational skills, the capability to adhere to deadlines, and the ability to handle
  pressure and high stress peaks effectively. The ability to communicate, both verbally and
  written, clearly and concisely and interact effectively at all levels across the organization and
  customer base is required. Brokerage experience and experience with planning loads to
  optimize fleet performance is preferred.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed in a controlled office setting. Must have the ability
  to sit and stand in the same position for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to
  handle stressful situations and able to successfully communicate any problems to your
  immediate supervisor.
• Equipment Operated: phone, computer, printer/scanner/copier/fax machine, and other
  office equipment. Also operates TMW Logistics Software and additional computer software
  programs.

Characteristics, Skills and Abilities:

• Teamwork: The degree to which the employee works effectively with teams, work
  groups, or those outside formal lines of authority in order to accomplish assignments
  or goals; takes action that respects the needs and contributions of others.
• Planning and Organization: The degree to which the employee establishes a course
  of action for himself or herself in order to accomplish assignments or goals.
• Judgment: The degree to which the employee is able to develop alternative courses
  of action and make decisions that are based on logical assumptions and that reflect
  factual information. 
• Oral Communication: The degree to which the employee is able to verbally express
  ideas and/or convey information clearly and effectively in one on one or group
  situations. 
• Problem Solving: The degree to which the employee is able to secure relevant
  information, compare and contrast data from a number of different sources, identify
  key issues and their relationships as well as their impact on situations or problems. In
  addition, determine alternative courses of action that will have a positive effect.

Contact our team today to learn how you can become a driver for Perfect Transportation.

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hr@perfectpallets.com

(317) 727-4699

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