Truck Dispatcher

B & D WALTER TRUCKING LTD; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

B & D Walter Trucking Ltd. is seeking a Truck Dispatch Supervisor in Lethbridge, Alberta. This full-time role involves supervising truck dispatching to ensure timely freight deliveries. Responsibilities include tracking deliveries, managing communication with drivers, and reporting on performance metrics. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a hands-on approach to dispatch management to contribute to the company's success in transporting grain, fertilizer, cattle, and equipment across the region.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the dispatching of trucks to convey freight to designated destinations.
• Tracks deliveries via computer systems and monitors communication lines.
• Ensures effective daily communication with drivers and makes proactive adjustments.
• Manages dispatchers and performs supervisory duties.

Job description

Job Title: Truck Dispatch Supervisor

Job Description: The Truck Dispatch Supervisor supervises the dispatching of trucks to convey freight to designated destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Responsibilities include tracking deliveries via computer systems, monitoring communication lines, and ensuring effective daily communication with drivers. The role involves making proactive adjustments to maximize on-time performance and productivity, demonstrating effective use of dispatch routing software, and managing dispatchers and supervisory duties. The position is hands-on, combining supervisory and dispatch responsibilities, with a focus on on-time delivery and monthly reporting.

Company Description: B & D Walter Trucking Ltd. is a locally owned and operated business based in Lethbridge, Alberta, specializing in the transport of grain, fertilizer, cattle, and equipment. Main routes include transportation between Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwestern United States.

Details:

• Location: 3214 5th Ave North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 0P4
• Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Additional Information:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Freight and Package Transportation

Note: The job posting does not indicate that it is expired or no longer accepting applications, so it is assumed to be active.