What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher - Dedicated Trucking position at Miller Transportation Group?
Miller Transportation Group is a rapidly growing leader in the transportation industry and has been family-owned and operated since 1912. With headquarters in Lumberton, New Jersey, we proudly operate several business units as follows:
Requirements
You Will:
We Have:
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- Miller Truck Leasing - the largest privately-held truck leasing company on the East Coast. Provides full-service leasing, finance leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance programs
- Miller Dealerships - Provides car and light truck solutions across the Ford, Lincoln, and Subaru brands
- Miller Dedicated Services - Supports customers in outsourcing their transportation needs by providing vehicles, drivers, fuel, insurance, and overall industry expertise
- Miller Brokerage Services - Provides on-demand capacity solutions through our network of reliable carriers
Requirements
You Will:
- Prepare daily dispatch schedule for drivers and equipment
- Utilize dynamic routing program to efficiently route outbound product
- Build and update inbound and outbound orders in dispatch program
- Respond promptly to driver inquiries regarding, but not limited to, delays, traffic, directions, etc
- Monitor drivers' hours to prevent DOT violations
- Adjust delivery and backhaul assignments to accommodate unforeseen adjustments to routes
- Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time, and ready to work assigned shift
- Perform other duties as required and assigned
- Effectively use radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments
- Experience with MS Office, Transportation Management Systems, DOT Rules and Regulations, etc
- 2 years of Dispatching and/or Transportation Planning
- Ability to build positive relationships with Drivers and Customers
- Composure in all interactions and a team oriented attitude
- Reasoning, negotiating, and instructing skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A coachable attitude and approach
- High level of focus and importance placed on customer service
- High School degree or equivalent
- Ability to work: Monday through Friday 5:00am-2:00pm with occasional weekends
- College Degree
- A Commercial Driver's License
- Previous experience as a Delivery Driver
We Have:
- Competitive compensation: $24 - $25 Per Hour
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental including HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
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Salary : $48,000 - $55,000