Dispatch CDL-A Driver

Purple Innovation, LLC; District of Columbia; On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Purple Innovation, LLC is seeking a dependable Delivery Driver – Yard/Shuttle/Delivery/Dispatch. The role requires at least two years dispatch/yard control, driving and shuttling experience.

The driver will support traffic of all shipping and receiving loads for Purple locations, depots and warehouses. The job includes yard management, logging, customer interaction, shipment verification, vehicle maintenance and safety compliance with FMCSA/DOT rules.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs. of Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch, of inbound/outbound Load management.
• Initiative-taking and meticulous individual with initiative-taking communication style with all teams.
• Strong organizational skills in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
• TMS system, scheduling, and carrier booking/appoint management.
• Ability to manage appointment schedule changes quickly and notify all parties involved.
• Solid computer skills with email and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for Dispatch as needed.
• Maintain logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers.
• Interact with local customers and advise them of our products.
• Confirm contents of each shipment matches manifest.
• Maintain and service vehicle (refuel, oil, etc.).
• Notify managers of maintenance or delivery issues.
• Maintain driving and delivery logs.
• Prepare and distribute daily emails.
• Coordinate driver schedules and yard movements.
• Assist Home Delivery Team on non-driving days.
• Move a mattress into a customer’s residence.

Skills

Yard management

Dispatch

Load management

TMS

Scheduling

Carrier booking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

YMS

Two-way radio

iPad

TMS Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation

$24.00 - $28.00

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable delivery driver – for Yard/Shuttle/Delivery/Dispatch. Individual needs to have at least two years dispatch/yard control, driving and shuttling experience.

The driver will fill in for Dispatch as needed to support the traffic of all shipping and receiving loads for incoming and outgoing shipments to/from Purple locations, depots and warehouses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Fill in for Dispatch as needed.
• Fully understands all aspects of Yard Management and maintaining all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers.
• May interact with local customers, answer questions, and advise them of our products.
• Confirm contents of each shipment matches manifest document.
• Ensures assigned vehicle is clean.
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.).
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
• Perform Yard Checks, prepare and distribute related reporting and daily emails.
• Adhere to company rules and regulations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in accordance with the weather and road conditions.
• Comply with FMCSA and DOT rules and regulations.
• Always make safety a priority.

Driver – Yard/Shuttling Qualifications

• CDL-A Driver’s License.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in yard spotting, repositioning of equipment (trailers/containers).
• Minimum of 1-year of tractor/trailer driving required.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient using YMS, two-way radio, I-Pad and other TMS Systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Additional Yard/Shuttle Responsibilities

• Document all incoming and outgoing trailers/containers, coordinate driver schedules, movements of trailers/containers to specific doors for loading/unloading.
• Be flexible to work some weekends or support drivers on yard moves as needed.
• Properly maintain all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers.
• Monitor the trafficking process for all equipment that enters or leaves the yard.
• Check all trailers/containers prior to transferring to designated warehouse/yard locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate appointment booking of inbound/outbound deliveries.
• Propose process improvements of yard management and workflow.
• Manage resources allocation around bottlenecks and evolving scheduling demands.
• Work closely with Purple Drivers and the Transportation/Logistics teams.
• Ensure receipt of daily and weekly order schedules.
• Print necessary tickets supporting documentation needed for daily scheduled shipping, receiving and yard drop/hook moves.
• Ensure carrier bookings and scheduling control processes and procedures are followed correctly.
• This position will also require assistance on non-driving days to the Home Delivery Team when they require a 3rd person.
• You will assist in moving a mattress as a team into a customer's residence.

Required Skills, Education & Experience

• 2+ yrs. of Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch, of inbound/outbound Load management.
• Initiative-taking and meticulous individual with initiative-taking communication style with all teams.
• Strong organizational skills in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
• TMS system, scheduling, and carrier booking/appoint management.
• Ability to manage appointment schedule changes quickly and notify all parties involved.
• Solid computer skills with email and spreadsheets.

Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate)

This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.