Coast-to-Coast Dispatch Specialist

Auto Driveaway Systems, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Voluntary dental, vision, and Aflac 보험

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick/Personal Days

401K

Job summary

Auto Driveaway Systems, LLC in Elkhart, IN is seeking an energetic Dispatcher to assign drivers and plan loads for coast-to-coast driveaway services. The ideal candidate has a background in transportation or logistics, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with drivers, sales and operations to deliver on-time transportation while upholding safety and service standards, and join our busy Operations team

Qualifications

• 2 years of dispatch experience.
• Strong background in transportation, logistics or related fields.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• High energy, enthusiasm and drive for achieving results.
• Passionate about safety and customer experience.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Project planning and project management skills.
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment, recognizing a sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR) required.

Responsibilities

• Work inbound driver calls and e-mail.
• Communicate with drivers to assign available resources to available loads, with a constant awareness to ensuring that drivers are being utilized appropriately with minimal deadhead run.
• Develop logistical plans for efficient, on-time delivery and maintain contact with drivers throughout the trip.
• Provide regular updates to sales and customers and internal stakeholders with information about status, pickup and delivery timelines.
• Engage with 40 field offices on driver utilization and logistics planning to minimize deadheads where possible.
• Collaborate with management to modify driver assignments or routes to accommodate the needs of customers within a complex logistical environment.
• Partner with colleagues to ensure trucks are in the right place at the right time for efficient driver pickup.
• Build strong relationships with drivers and customers to grow the business and exceed customer expectations.
• Support our driver population in safety and compliance initiatives, including but not limited to training and hours of service compliance.
• Maintain regular engagement with internal stakeholders to ensure driver population reflects forecasted volume and specific projects.
• Grow Truck Transport’s reputation as the driveaway company of choice across the United States.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Logistics planning

Transportation background

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Safety orientation

Project management

Time management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Auto Driveaway Systems, LLC in Elkhart, IN is seeking an energetic Dispatcher to assign drivers and plan loads for coast-to-coast driveaway services. The ideal candidate has a background in transportation or logistics, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with drivers, sales and operations to deliver on-time transportation while upholding safety and service standards, and join our busy Operations team