Linehaul Logistics Scheduler - 2nd/3rd Shift

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,400 - 50,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Modern facilities

Late model equipment

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Dayton, OH to plan and manage line haul activities with a focus on efficiency and cost control. This role supports daily freight flow analysis and driver scheduling across service centers.

You will work closely with service centers and drivers to ensure timely arrivals, handle data entry and reporting, and coordinate repairs with the shop facility. 2nd/3rd shifts required.

Qualifications

• Background in transportation, logistics coordinating, dispatching or in LTL operations.
• Excellent planning capabilities in a fast paced environment.
• Professional and courteous communicator.
• Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Transportation Coordinators are responsible for planning, managing and accomplishing all line haul activities in an efficient timely and economical manner
• Analyzes daily freight flow by using available planning tools and/or reports to initiate assignment of daily line driver scheduling
• Works closely with service center operations in the planning and implementation of daily line haul activities
• Monitors daily freight-flow and driver movement in and out of break service centers, through the whole line haul operation, to ensure timely inbound arrivals
• Provides an open line of communication for both service centers and line drivers
• Maintains line driver call off procedures and manages the repositioning of line drivers to cover vacations and/or call offs through out the system
• Ensure the accuracy and completion of all data entry procedures and/or reports that pertain to line haul operations
• Initiates proper investigating and reporting of all line haul accidents, job related injuries and break downs
• Works in conjunction with Quality Fleet and service centers for timely coordination and routing of designated equipment to the Dayton, OH shop facility for repairs and/ or preventative maintenance
• Communicates all obstacles, poor line driver performance and any operational issues

Skills

Logistics coordination

Dispatching

Analytical planning

English proficiency

Job description

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Dayton, OH to plan and manage line haul activities with a focus on efficiency and cost control. This role supports daily freight flow analysis and driver scheduling across service centers.

You will work closely with service centers and drivers to ensure timely arrivals, handle data entry and reporting, and coordinate repairs with the shop facility. 2nd/3rd shifts required.