Local Dispatch - Laredo

Melton Truck Lines, Inc.; Laredo (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Melton Truck Lines, Inc. in Laredo, TX seeks a dispatcher to optimize driver productivity and satisfaction. This role involves verbal and computer dispatch, reviewing BOLs, and communicating customer load requirements to drivers and stakeholders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of dispatch experience or related forwarding/transportation work, plus working knowledge of Microsoft tools and AS/400. Bilingual English/Spanish communication is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year dispatch experience or related forwarding/ transportation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and AS/400.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication (written and spoken).
• Ability to work under stress and maintain accuracy and team collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Improve driver productivity and satisfaction.
• Dispatch via verbal communication and computer systems.
• Review BOLs and relay driver-specific load instructions to customers, updating the system.
• Provide directions to MXC, brokers, and yards with load timing requirements.
• Coordinate next-day local deliveries by contacting Forwarder/consignee with ETA and instructions.
• Update and maintain forwarder profiles.
• Scan and file copies of Laredo PODs.
• Ensure Tulsa accounting has signed BOLs for Laredo deliveries.
• Maintain communication with NB Dispatcher to address imbalances.
• Report potential problems affecting service or profitability.
• Coordinate transfers for broker-reported loads ready for customs clearance.
• Manage local drivers’ time productively.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Stress management

Attention to detail

Team player

Computer literacy

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

AS/400

Description du poste

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties as assigned

• Driver productivity and satisfaction
• Verbal and computer dispatch
• Review BOLs, communicate face to face (phone or computer) with Melton driver specific instructions on the customers’ load requirements and update the system accordingly.
• Furnish MXC, brokers, and/or yard, crew with directions and time load needs to deliver
• Coordinate next day local deliveries by contacting Forwarder/consignee via email or phone with ETA and special instructions as required by customer.
• Updates and maintains forwarder profiles
• Scans and File copies of all Laredo proof of deliveries.
• Ensure the accounting Dept. in Tulsa has a signed billing of lading of all Laredo deliveries.
• Maintain open communication with NB Dispatcher and design a plan to deal with any imbalance.
• Report any potential problems that may affect our service or profitability.
• Coordinate transfers for any loads reported by brokers that are ready for customs clearance.
• Manage local drivers’ time productively.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma, minimum 1-year dispatch experience or related field of forwarding or transportation.

Special Training: Have a working knowledge of Microsoft program and AS/400

Special Skills: Must be able to communicate clearly in both English and Spanish (written and verbally), handle stressful situations and pay close attention to detail with good organizational skills. Must also be able to work and perform as a team player. Use computer board proficiently and WhatsApp on a personal phone.

Physical Demands: It is necessary to talk, hear, sit, write, type, climb on trailer and walk outdoors. It is occasionally necessary to lift up to 25 lbs.

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