Field Linehaul Support Rep

Federal Express Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Indianapolis is seeking a Dispatch Associate responsible for the dispatch of transportation equipment in linehaul plans and ensuring on-time deliveries while maximizing trailer usage.

You will enter dispatch events into the TMS, verify equipment location, monitor load status, and support safety initiatives while coordinating with management on delays and incidents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Dispatch experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute dispatch of transportation equipment as per Linehaul plan.
• Ensure Linehaul dispatch and arrival rules follow company procedures.
• Dispatch cargo to maximize trailer volume and meet delivery obligations.
• Enter dispatch events into the TMS for on-time delivery and pickup.
• Verify equipment location via yard inventories.
• Verify trailer load status and report missing equipment.
• Communicate safety initiatives to promote a safety-conscious culture.
• Investigate delays, accidents, and equipment failures; implement contingency plans.
• Review DOT roadside violations and report to management.
• Compile data and provide regular and ad-hoc reports to management.
• Assist with BC(S)A audit activity by retrieving data/files for review.
• Review TLCRs to ensure proper completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Microsoft Office

TMS software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for the dispatch of transportation equipment in accordance with the Linehaul plan. Adheres to Linehaul schedules and supports efforts to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads and ensure service integrity for assigned areas.

Essential Functions

• In accordance with the Linehaul plan, executes the dispatch of transportation equipment.
• Ensures Linehaul dispatch and arrival rules are followed according to defined Company procedures.
• Dispatches cargo shipments to maximize the trailer volume while meeting package delivery obligations.
• Enters dispatch events into an online system (TMS) to ensure on time delivery and pick up of trailers.
• Verifies the location of equipment in the dispatch system by completing yard inventories.
• Verifies the load/unload status of trailers by completing yard checks. Timely reports missing equipment.
• Follows and communicates safety initiatives to ensure a safety-conscious culture.
• Investigates and reports schedule delays, accidents and equipment failures and implements contingency plans which ensure on-time load delivery in the event of an en-route breakdown or accident.
• Reviews and communicates Department of Transportation (DOT) roadside violations to management.
• Compiles data and provides various regular and adhoc reports to management for review and determination.
• Assists management with Business Control Self Assessment (BCSA) audit activity by retrieving data and/or files for review.
• Reviews trailer load condition reports (TLCR’s) to ensure proper completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Dispatch experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced team environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with various audiences. Ability to work productively in team environment and effectively implement operational processes
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures and transportation regulations used in Linehaul field operations, including DOT regulations
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications

Job Conditions

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency:

Pay

Additional Details

Schedule: 11pm-5am days TBD

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)