What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Transportation Dispatcher position at Venture Express, Inc.?
To plan a fleet of trucks / trailers / drivers to ensure optimum productivity, services levels, and revenue, as well as understanding and meeting the needs of our customers and drivers in the transportation industry.
$50,000 - $65,000/year dependent upon experience
Schedule: 7:00pm - 3:00am (Monday - Friday and Saturday when needed)
Responsibilities:
- Scheduling and assigning drivers and vehicles
- Reviews next day/week deliveries and pick-ups and develops a dispatch plan
- Enters all assignments into database (TMW Suite)
- Notifies drivers of daily assignments
- Tracks Drivers out on delivery/pick-up
- Assists Drivers in troubleshooting when necessary
- Conducts performance discussions and trainings
- Communicates with customers to assist in scheduling daily/weekly activities
- Informs customer of delivery/pick-up times.
- Answers customer questions about delivery/pick-up.
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the transportation field
- Familiar with standard concepts of scheduling and dispatching
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Knowledge of DOT and state specific safety regulations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve
- Communicate clearly: verbal and written
- Valid Driver's License
- TMW Suite experience preferred but not required
- College preferred
Venture Express, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Venture Express, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
