Dispatcher - 1st Shift - Flint, MI

Martin Transportation Systems (MTS); Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) in Flint, MI seeks a professional Dispatcher to manage CDL-A drivers on dedicated, 'JIT' round trips, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries while meeting revenue and mileage goals.

The role requires excellent communication and computer skills, familiarity with satellite tracking and TMW dispatch software, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. MTS offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess excellent communication and computer skills.
• Experience with dispatching CDL-A drivers is preferred.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, dispatch and manage CDL-A drivers for timely pickup and delivery of truckload shipments.
• Assist with and enforce driver electronic log compliance to HOS regulations and company policy.
• Interface with central dispatch staff, customer service and customers.
• Promote driver safety and safe workplace performance.
• Interface with and update computer trucking systems.
• Evaluate driver performance and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

CDL-A knowledge

Tools

TMW dispatch software

Satellite tracking

Job description

Job is in: Flint, MI

Accepting Applications for Dispatchers

Martin Transportation Systems is seeking a highly qualified Dispatcher. The individual selected will dispatch and manage CDL-A drivers on dedicated, 'JIT', round trip loads while safely meeting revenue and mileage goals for drivers and equipment. Candidates must possess excellent communicationand computer skills (satellite tracking and TMW dispatch software), be multi-task oriented, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment. MTS offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package with an excellent working environment.

Martin Transportation Systems is a solid and stable automotive niche carrier with a success story of over 30 years. Since our one-truck began in 1978, we've grown to a fleet of over 800 trucks and employ over 1200 drivers and support staff. A dedication to technology and low-cost, high-quality transportation solutions, as well as the acquisition of six other carriers, have let us build a solid customer base that should catapult us into another 30 years of success!

Dispatcher Essential Functions:

• Overseeing, coordinating, dispatching and managing CDL-A drivers to ensure timely pickup and delivery of all truckload shipments from vendors to auto assembly plants or other locations
• Assist with and enforce driver electronic log compliance to HOS regulations and company policy
• Interface with other central dispatch staff, customer service and customers
• Promote driver safety and safe workplace performance
• Interfacing and updating computer trucking systems
• Evaluate driver performance and compliance

DISPATCHER

• Shift: 1st shift
• Candidates must possess excellent communicationand computer skills
• Must be multi-task oriented
• Previous dispatching experience in the transportation industry a plus

Benefits:

MTS offers wages that are competitive and commensurate with education and experience. A comprehensive and affordable benefits package is available to full-time employees that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as company-paid life insurance. There is a 401K with a 25% company match. Additional life, short-term and long-term disability insurances are offered.