Port Intermodal Dispatcher

All-Modal-Transportation; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

All Modal Transportation in Huntington Park, CA seeks an experienced Fleet Dispatcher/Transportation Manager to support year-round operations and oversee a local fleet of drivers and company-owned trucks.

Typical duties include routing, scheduling with terminals, maintaining DOT/OSHA compliance, and coordinating maintenance and repairs while monitoring budgets and performance metrics for profitability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years port drayage dispatching experience or trucking operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work long hours.
• Attention to detail and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Managing operation of steady routes; dispatching and scheduling appointments with terminals, pick-ups, and drop-offs
• Responsible for managing a local fleet of Drivers
• Complete oversight of our drivers and daily terminal operations
• Work with the Office Manager on qualification, hiring, training, and retention of drivers
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations and compliance within company guidelines
• Oversee routine and non-routine maintenance for all trucks and coordinate repairs
• Handle roadside assistance needs and develop cost-effective strategies to minimize on-the-road issues
• Monitor budget and operational metrics and implement process improvements
• Other duties as required

Skills

Drayage dispatching

Fleet management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Spanish language

Strong computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

All Modal Transportation is looking to fill a position for an experienced and energetic Fleet Dispatcher/Transportation Manager to support our year-round operations. All Modal is a Drayage & Intermodal Trucking company servicing the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the rails roads. The position is responsible for managing the daily operations of our drivers and company-owned trucks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• - Managing operation of steady routes; dispatching and scheduling appointments with terminals, pick-ups, and drop-offs
• - Responsible for managing a local fleet of Drivers
• - Complete oversight of our drivers and daily terminal operations
• - Working closely with the Office Manager in regard to the qualification, hiring, training, and retention of drivers
• - Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations and the ability to operate in compliance with these regulations as well as within company guidelines
• - Managing routine and non-routine maintenance for all the trucks and coordinating such repairs with various shops in the area
• - Handling roadside assistance needs and developing a cost-effective way to minimize on-the-road tire changes and repairs
• - Monitoring budget and operational metrics while diagnosing and improving processes and procedures to ultimately improve performance and profitability
• - Other duties as required

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• - Minimum of 2 years of port - drayage dispatching experience and operations in the trucking industry
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability
• - Ability to multi-task various functions simultaneously
• - Maintain a positive attitude
• - Have strong attention to detail
• - Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and long hours
• - Strong computer skills – good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook
• - Professional driving experience is a plus
• - Spanish, Russian, or Bulgarian speaking is a plus

Benefits:

• - Competitive pay
• - Paid Time Off – vacation and holidays, health care, dental, vision, Life Insurance & 401K
• - Growing Company with potential for career advancements!