Dedicated Coordinator

Marten Transport; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking an Entry Level Driver's Representative in New Albany, Mississippi. The role involves managing driver performance, communication of load details, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in business or logistics and have excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers significant responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or applicable experience in relevant fields is required.
• Ability to manage drivers and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Must have strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the driver's representative in operations and manage driver performance.
• Communicate load information and driver expectations effectively.
• Accountable for daily operations related to customer service and driver management.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle a fast pace work environment

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Ability to isolate and solve problems efficiently

Education

Bachelor degree in business, logistics, marketing, or related fields

Job description

Serve as driver's representative in operations. Manage drivers performance in identified categories and be primary/secondary communication link to drivers. Work to achieve optimum driver and customer satisfaction. To ensure responsibility for the normal duties of the customer service associate position, along with providing backup to the customer service manager in the respective region. Persons in this position will be accountable for customer inquiries, load solicitations and service reporting.

Responsibilities

• Communication to driver including, but not limited to, load information, advances, purchase orders, maintenance coordination, performance counseling and dissemination of general company news and information.
• Responsible for assisting and/or managing of part/all of a fleet including, but not limited to effective management for optimum performance in the following categories:
• On-time pickup and delivery performance
• Pallet Management
• Out of Route Miles
• Hours of Service Compliance
• Driver Availability
• Accommodation of special routing needs
• Cost Control
• Ensure that each driver has an adequate understanding of all details of customer and company expectations on each load at the point of dispatch.

Additional Responsibilities

• Daily accounting of all assigned trucks and drivers
• Record details and direction on all loads booked for the assigned area
• Act as a substitute for the customer service manager in a manner, which is seamless and transparent to our customer
• Supervise and monitor trailer pools in the respected market
• Promptly and logically secure loading and/or unloading appointments
• Communicate any problems encountered to the regional manager or customer service manager
• Aggressively pursue and expand knowledge of other positions and functions in an effort to broaden your own ability and scope as related to career development
• Maintain and monitor the service levels provided to Marten's customers as required and outlined by our sales and marketing department
• Perform routine solicitations of customer base, by telephone or other forms of communication
• Delegate duties and train customer service associates
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships

Daily interaction with operations personnel, drivers, shippers, consignees, and sales.

Abilities/Skills Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle a fast pace work environment

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at the same time

Ability to isolate and solve problems efficiently

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods, manual dexterity for data entry, stooping, bending for filing, and light to moderate lifting.

Education/Training Required

Bachelor degree in business, logistics, marketing, or other related majors, or applicable experience.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries: Truck Transportation