Fleet Dispatcher - THL - Weekend Nights

Xpresstechfreight; Georgia; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher for weekend nights to support drivers during evenings and weekends, ensuring loads are delivered safely and on time.

The role requires communication across phone, chat, and email to resolve delays, issues, and payroll questions, while dispatching resources as needed to maintain service levels. The candidate should have a high school diploma, 3+ years related experience, and strong problem solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must have a true passion for helping drivers.
• Must be able to work in high pressure situations.
• Must possess strong problem solving skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide drivers with necessary support during evening and/or weekend hours so that drivers can deliver loads safely and on time.
• Answering incoming phone calls, live chats, and emails to assist drivers with delays, service issues, trailers, payroll, and whatever else they may need
• Fuel and route Drivers while promoting the safety of drivers
• Dispatch necessary resources (driver, truck, trailer) to take care of immediate issues
• Resolve driver issues utilizing your best critical thinking sills to solve out of the box problems for drivers
• Monitor loads and resolve issues that may affect the scheduled delivery/pickup times. Proactively inform customer accounts and/or customer of changes
• Resolve load targets and ensure on time delivery
• Communicate effectively and professionally with Customers, Operations Drivers, and all levels of leadership
• Respond to drivers and other terminal needs and assist with emergency situations if the need arises
• Understand and support company policies
• Keep drivers rolling safely by ensuring accurate PTAs, providing trailer solutions, planning BPMs and required appointments, helping keep CDL’s in order, managing home time guidelines, and anything else to keep them earning.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organizations objectives

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fleet Dispatcher - THL - Weekend Nights

TUNNEL HILL USX TERMINAL
Friday - Sunday and every other Thursday 18:00-06:00
Position open to remote: No
Grade: HR10
Compensation Range: $21.01 - $24.72

Who We Are:

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation's largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do:

• Provide drivers with necessary support during evening and/or weekend hours so that drivers can deliver loads safely and on time.
• Answering incoming phone calls, live chats, and emails to assist drivers with delays, service issues, trailers, payroll, and whatever else they may need
• Fuel and route Drivers while promoting the safety of drivers
• Dispatch necessary resources (driver, truck, trailer) to take care of immediate issues
• Resolve driver issues utilizing your best critical thinking sills to solve out of the box problems for drivers
• Monitor loads and resolve issues that may affect the scheduled delivery/pickup times. Proactively inform customer accounts and/or customer of changes
• Resolve load targets and ensure on time delivery
• Communicate effectively and professionally with Customers, Operations Drivers, and all levels of leadership
• Respond to drivers and other terminal needs and assist with emergency situations if the need arises
• Understand and support company policies
• Keep drivers rolling safely by ensuring accurate PTAs, providing trailer solutions, planning BPMs and required appointments, helping keep CDL’s in order, managing home time guidelines, and anything else to keep them earning.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organizations objectives

What We’re Looking For:

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

3+ years driving experience, and/or operations, and/or customer experience required

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills
• Must have a true passion for helping drivers
• Must be able to work in high pressure situations
• Must possess strong problem solving skills
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be detail-oriented

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.