Driver Manager - Dispatch

Our growing Marshfield area transportation company is currently seeking a full time candidate to join our Dispatch team.

Dispatcher

Responsibilities include but are not limited to negotiating and booking loads, routing drivers and load planning. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with each driver, Communicate timely and effectively with customers to ensure a high level of service, Advocate and maintain a strong commitment to safety in the operating process, Review dispatch software and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched, Responsible for timely and efficient movement of loaded trucks carrying various products, Schedule loads and assign qualified drivers, Enter load information into McLeod system and prepare confirmations for each load, Review documentation to ensure that proper loading numbers, billing instructions, etc. are correct., provide documentation and communicate to drivers all pertinent information for scheduled load(s), review dispatch sheet and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched., monitor and update drivers' progress throughout the shift and update McLeod by actualizing the events. Review driver's Hours of Service Logs for available hours, and update hours in the computer as required, must be available to work assigned shift on a consistent and ongoing basis, perform all other duties as specified by management.

Hours of employment Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every other Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Qualifications

Pervious experience in the transportation industry is preferred.

Ability to deal with stressful situations effectively and come to workable solutions effectively

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong sense of time management and prioritization

Able to work well with minimal supervision

High standards of integrity, energy level and self motivation

Ability to use computer daily and adapt to new software

We offer an excellent benefit package which includes paid holidays, paid vacation, health dental/vision, short term disability, life insurance and company matched 401K. Pay will be based on the candidate’s experience. Qualified candidates may send resume.