Dedicated Transportation Coordinator - Part Time

Werner Enterprises; Lake Park (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Dedicated Transportation Coordinator to manage a large driver fleet during off-hours. The role focuses on coordinating communications via Qualcomm satellite systems and phones, ensuring timely updates on load statuses, and guiding drivers through routing and safety procedures.

The role requires a business-focused degree or equivalent experience, plus dispatch exposure. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Transportation/Logistics or equivalent experience.
• Six months to one year dispatch experience preferred.
• Mid-range computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer and process messages from 180 to 300 drivers using Qualcomm satellite and phone systems.
• Monitor Assigned, Pre‑Assigned, Committed, and Late load statuses.
• Authorize Lumper pay, emergency home time, and route drivers to terminals for safety issues.
• Troubleshoot issues such as late loads, routing, permits, lumpers, advances, and finding empty trailers.

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Driver communications

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Transportation/Logistics)

Tools

Qualcomm

Job description

The Dedicated Transportation Coordinators manage, coordinate, and communicate with our truck fleet during the off‑hours through satellite and telephone networks.

• Continuously answer and process messages from 180 to 300 drivers through the Qualcomm satellite communication system.
• Monitor assigned, pre‑assigned, committed, and late load statuses.
• Authorize and pay out driver expenses, assist in driver personal and safety issues, plan trailer swaps and splits as needed.
• Troubleshoot problems that drivers have such as late loads, load assignment, routing, permits, lumpers, advances, finding empty trailers, and overweight problems.

Responsibilities

• Answer and process messages from 180 to 300 drivers using our operating systems, driver telematics and phone communication.
• Monitor Assigned, Pre‑Assigned, Committed, and Late load status. Authorize Lumper pay, emergency home time, route drivers to terminals for safety issues, plan swaps & splits as needed.
• Answer telephone calls from drivers regarding hometime, swap/splits, routing issues.
• Troubleshoot problems that drivers have such as: late loads, load assignment, routing, permits, lumpers, advances, finding empty trailers and overweight problems.
• Perform various duties as needed, i.e., copying, calling customers for directions and late loads, retrieving directions from internet, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with an emphasis in Transportation/Logistics, Management, Marketing OR equivalent experience preferred.
• Six months to one year previous dispatch experience preferred.
• Mid‑range computer experience preferred.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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