Fleet Dispatch & Driver Coach - Operations Lead

RadNet, Inc.; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ruan Transportation Management is seeking a transportation coordinator to independently coordinate and schedule a fleet of drivers per customer requests while complying with company rules and DOT regulations. This role maximizes operational performance and customer satisfaction through close communication with customers and drivers.

You will coach drivers on safety and productivity, plan daily workloads, and resolve scheduling issues to ensure optimal fleet utilization.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Transportation or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Transportation or similar industry role.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations strongly desired.
• Strong working knowledge of dispatch systems is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and counsel drivers in safety, performance, productivity and morale; supervise all activities of drivers.
• Direct and schedule driver work; plan and distribute daily work while coordinating loads, equipment and backhauls.
• Develop daily delivery plan utilizing equipment, manpower and other resources to ensure effective operation.
• Identify and resolve delivery and scheduling problems through timely communication with customers, drivers, vendors and other locations.
• Perform payroll, billing, driver counseling and post-accident reviews.
• Participate in review and analysis of operating performance.
• Use transportation management systems to capture operational data in near real-time.
• Monitor and promote safety and compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

DOT rules knowledge

Dispatch systems knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Transportation or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ruan Transportation Management is seeking a transportation coordinator to independently coordinate and schedule a fleet of drivers per customer requests while complying with company rules and DOT regulations. This role maximizes operational performance and customer satisfaction through close communication with customers and drivers.

You will coach drivers on safety and productivity, plan daily workloads, and resolve scheduling issues to ensure optimal fleet utilization.