Transportation Associate

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer‑paid life & disability insur.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assis. P

Optional voluntary benefits (legal, id

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Transportation Associate to coordinate truck driver activities in Philadelphia area locations including DC, Eddystone, PA. The role emphasizes safety, dependability, and customer service while ensuring deliveries are completed on schedule.

Knowledge of DOT rules and a focus on accurate scheduling and communication will be essential to support efficient routing and cost-effective transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Experience coordinating drivers or dispatch operations (bonus)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage schedules and timelines

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers
• Dispatch delivery routes and make changes as required
• Assist office manager with onboarding new drivers
• Record drivers PTO for payroll
• Coordinate and manage driver schedules to ensure on-time delivery
• Communicate daily with drivers, customers, shippers and management
• Manage tendering process via TMS to route lowest cost provider
• Track driver logs including dispatched orders and arrival times
• Record monthly tractor/trailer miles and reefer hours
• Arrange cleaning of driver uniforms and maintain on-time delivery performance 97%+

Job description

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Transportation Associate

Full Time Philadelphia DC, Eddystone, PA, US

Benefits We Offer Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Employer‑paid life & disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 7 Company Paid Holidays


• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program


• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)


• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

Assist in coordinating the activities of Tricont truck drivers. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others. The Dispatch Assistant also plays a vital role in ensuring the company’s continued success by ensuring they are dependable, focused on safety and to be flexible and cooperative. The Dispatch Assistant should have knowledge of DOT rules and regulations and possess the ability to help with staffing, recruiting, and mentoring CDL Drivers.

Accountabilities:

• Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers by exceeding their expectations


• Dispatch delivery routes and make changes as and when required


• Assisting office manager with onboarding new drivers


• Record drivers PTO to send to payroll


• Coordinate and manage schedules of drivers to ensure product is delivered on time


• Daily communication with drivers, customers, shippers and management


• Manage tendering process via TMS to route the lowest cost provider


• Track drivers log such as dispatched orders and arrival times


• Record monthly tractor/trailer miles and reefer hours


• Order and arrange cleaning of driver’s uniforms


• Maintain on time Delivery performance of 97% or better


• Update/track carrier/driver location information within company guidelines


• Coordinate with 3 rd party carrier on loads tendered


• Managing demurrage, detention, and other accessorial costs with customer and carrier


• Assist with the pickup and drop-off of trucks to the vendor shop


• Assist inside sales efforts


• Keep paperwork for trucks current

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity,we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.