Linehaul Dispatcher Jobs

JOB TITLE: Linehaul Dispatcher

REPORTS TO: Manager of Line Haul

OVERVIEW OF ROLE: To ensure the customer is always serviced first by coordinating efficient, necessary linehaul movements throughout the system while balancing cost and by monitoring all movements ensuring service standards are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enlist and coordinate third party carriers to move overflow loads in a cost efficient manner.
• Monitor linehaul driver performance
• Update and evaluate critical linehaul measurements.
• Track linehaul driver vacation schedules and keeps information current.
• Manage breakdown situations and follow up with maintenance shop to ensure that freight on the unit is moved through to destination as quickly as possible.
• Communicate with all service centers to gather and dispense information regarding inbound loads.
• Establish an initial nightly dispatch plan.
• Modify initial linehaul plan as needed.
• Work with throughput service center supervisors to coordinate their dispatches.
• Approve road driver runs, fueling, and drop & hooks in the Kronos System.
• Handle special projects as required.
• Approve all road driver motel invoices.
• Check trailer cubes from previous day and counsels outbound supervisors as needed to ensure loads are being built efficiently.
• Monitor all outbound cut-off times to protect service.
• Communicate with all outbound supervisors in an attempt to combine loads and reduce or eliminate partial loads.
• Participate in leadership development process to identify and improve leadership abilities. Pursue personal development opportunities and encourage others along the same path.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision and limited instruction.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Basic P.C. skills in excel and word, Lotus notes experience a plus
• Must have previous experience in the motor carrier industry and knowledge of over the road operations.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed.
• Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• This is a night shift position and must be able to be on a rotation for every third weekend on call.

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.