Fleet Operations Lead: Scheduling, Dispatch & Safety

FLORIDA ROCK & TANK LINES INC; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FLORIDA ROCK & TANK LINES INC in Doraville, GA is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to create and adjust driver schedules, optimize routes and ensure timely deliveries. You will monitor fuel usage, coordinate daily terminal activities, and support safe, compliant operations.

The role requires the ability to supervise drivers, review orders, and liaise with logistics leadership to resolve issues. Bachelor's degree preferred and dispatch experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong oral presentation skills
• Strong to intermediate computer skills
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work on a salary basis with a non-standard schedule and fluctuating hours.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify drivers’ schedules independently as dictated by customer needs and to ensure the most efficient delivery to customers
• Monitor fuel usage and make independent decisions about when and where to deliver fuel, including decisions regarding diverting loads, cancelling deliveries and adding deliveries as needed
• Determine number of trips and vehicles to run, assign drivers and equipment to runs
• Supervise drivers including ensuring the safety of drivers' loads
• Coordinate daily terminal activities by taking customer delivery orders via, telephone, fax or in person
• Review and complete the order process and prepare the schedules for local and long-distance moves
• Ensure that drivers follow direction of Logistic Supervisors with respect to load diversions and changes to routes
• Use judgment in determining whether a driver appears fit for duty and send drivers home who do not appear capable of working safely
• Comply with all Federal, State and local rules & regulations
• Aid drivers in locating difficult addresses
• Independently investigate and resolve customer complaints
• Interpret and enforce company policies
• Resolve driver complaints
• Recommend disciplinary action of drivers to Logistics Manager or Terminal Manager
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings
• Present on a topic at safety meetings (times may vary)
• Reinforces compliance of company safety policy with drivers while loading, unloading and driving.
• Monitor critical error reports related to roll stability and hard braking, coordinate driver review with terminal manager

Skills

Oral presentation

Computer skills

multi-tasking

independent work

schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

FLORIDA ROCK & TANK LINES INC in Doraville, GA is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to create and adjust driver schedules, optimize routes and ensure timely deliveries. You will monitor fuel usage, coordinate daily terminal activities, and support safe, compliant operations.

The role requires the ability to supervise drivers, review orders, and liaise with logistics leadership to resolve issues. Bachelor's degree preferred and dispatch experience is highly valued.