Night Shift Truck Dispatcher - Taylor, United States - Circle Logistics

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Are you looking for a CAREER you can be passionate about? Do you want more out of life than just the status quo? Do you want to be a part of a thriving company in a growing industry? If the answer is YES, then we want you at Circle Logistics

Why Join Circle:
Our motto is #workhardplayhard. We provide a competitive pay package for our team members so that you can perform at the highest level, prosper and enjoy life. At Circle, we function as a team, help each other out, and recognize what it takes to make those everyday victories possible.

Who We Are:
Circle Logistics is a 3rd party logistics firm focused on delivering three core promises to our customers: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions. We have been in business for 10 plus years and have grown into a half a billion dollar company with 500+ employees in the booming transportation industry that never takes a night off. We leverage our technology, industry experience, and employee ingenuity to develop industry-leading transportation solutions.

Overview: This position is responsible for the dispatch operations in the Transportation Department daily.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily records and memos, and maintain a filing system for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Complete transportation pouches including route manifests, invoices, special customer notifications, maps and stores keys for drivers.
• Develop and update driver and helper dispatch schedule daily.
• Understand DOT hours of service and ensure driver compliance.
• Set up daily tractor/trailer assignment for drivers.
• Verify roadworthiness and keep maintenance records for tractors and trailers.
• Call customers to inform them of variances in delivery times.
• Expedite driver manifests and highlight keys.
• Provide timely reports to immediate supervisor as requested.
• Possess very strong interpersonal skills and be able to discuss dispatch issues with Driver Specialists, Customers and managers.
• Assign load to equipment and driver in a manner to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery and to meet the customer's requirements.
• Review customer orders and determine proper routing, equipment, and manpower requirements.
• Supervise drivers that they are dispatching.
• Ensure the most efficient freight movement and cost-effective service.
• Complete incident/accident reports as required.
• Resolve transportation issues with urgency and professionalism.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Experience/Education:

• At least 1 year of experience dispatching for a trucking company specializing in automotive required.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience required.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in logistics or business related field preferred.
• Experience with and/or ability to learn a variety of TMS/CRM platforms.
• Above average proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office (vlookup, pivot tables, reports).
• Must have proficient knowledge of the local area & U.S. Geography.
• Must have basic knowledge of DOT laws and requirements.
• Knowledge of mainframe computer software (PeopleSoft) relating to record keeping/scheduling for drivers and helpers preferred.

Skills/Aptitude:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve
• Understanding of distribution systems.
• Ability to communicate in various methods with different levels.
• Mathematical ability for maintaining schedules.
• Understanding of dispatch issues and procedures.

Benefits:

• Room for advancement in a fast-growing company that promotes from within
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance benefits
• 401(k) Plan

Flexible work from home options available.