Linehaul Dispatcher

R+L Carriers; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Employee resorts access

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

R+L Carriers is seeking a Linehaul Dispatcher at our Matteson, IL Service Center. You will plan, direct, and coordinate regional and national LTL shipments to meet service standards in the most economical way.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and experience with Windows-based tools. PTO after 90 days and a comprehensive benefits package including access to employee resorts are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience using PC, database, and mainframe applications.
• 2+ years of dispatcher experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the movement of regional and national LTL shipments.
• Develop geographical plans to meet service standards in the most economical way.
• Coordinate LCV lanes and manage freight flow to reduce partial and empty dispatches.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Dispatcher experience

Problem solving

Tools

PC

Database

Mainframe

Job description

Job Description

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts

Linehaul Dispatcher, $78,000 - $85,000 yearly

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts

PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts Click her to learn more about our employee resorts

R+L Carriers has an immediate need for a Linehaul Dispatcher to work at our Matteson, IL Service Center. As a Linehaul Dispatcher, you will be tasked with planning, directing, and coordinating the movement of regional and national LTL shipments.This includes developing geographical-specific plans to ensure service standards are achieved in the most economical means possible. Directing the use of Purchased Transportation and Intermodal. Coordinating LCV lanes in geographical areas (when required) and reducing partial and empty dispatches by managing freight flow and resources.

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Company Culture

Requirements

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience using PC, Database, and Mainframe applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge or Windows, Outlook and other Microsoft products

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience as a freight dispatcher or similar role in a fast pace environment
• Experience in freight truck routing
• Experience in LTL freight or similar industry

Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.