Transportation and Logistics Dispatcher with great negotiating, sales, and multi-tasking skills needed. This is a position which requires experience in booking loads, dispatching for multiple fleet vehicle and you must have OUTSTANDING negotiation skills. You must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced atmosphere and be knowledgeable with load boards such as 3Sixty Freight, Internet Truckstop etc. Seeking dispatcher with clear understanding of DOT regulations for semi-trucks is a plus.
RESPONSABILITIES:
• Responsible for communicating with the truck drivers and customers via phone or email for dispatching.
• Responsible for relaying work orders, route rescheduling and assisting the driver with any inquires.
• Responsible for keeping track of the driver's location and a number of hours driven to make sure he leaves and arrives on time for scheduled freight appointments.
• Dispatched drivers on contracted loads by relaying pickup and delivery information as well as routing.
• minimizing empty miles, maximizing revenue-generating miles
• updating board throughout the day with equipment and load info
• Maintained professional relationships with customers via phone and email.
• Reporting detention, OOS & V immediately.
• Staying up to date on freight trends
• Knowing backhaul/head-haul markets and the relevant pricing
• Soliciting new shippers to gain direct freight
• Checking broker creditworthiness to ensure a prompt payment history
• Completing new customer contracts
• Pre-planning your assigned drivers
• Computer proficient (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Great organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Bilingual preferred (BUT NOT REQUIRED)
REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 1 year of transportation experience (preferred)
• Possess strong communication and negotiation skills and be able to work under pressure
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills
• Bringing new accounts and existing accounts in s a plus
HOURS & COMPENSATION:
• This is a full-time position that will need to be filled immediately. We will be interviewing next week. Send us your resume at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Shift: Monday-Friday
7am-5pm
Contact Tel#
847-767-9000 MONA or 773-510-0130 DANY
