Dispatcher (4066)
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate assigned fleet capacity and drivers; manage and maintain assigned equipment resources to meet or exceed utilization objectives.
- Lead and retain a designated fleet of drivers, establish and maintain a good working relationship with each driver.
- Communicate professionally, effectively, and timely with both internal and external customers/contacts, communicate late pickups and/or deliveries, as well as any other load changes, to customers.
- Maintain awareness and consider any road conditions, weather conditions or any issues that may interfere with timely delivery and adjust route as needed to ensure timely delivery
- Manage driver performance and recommend proper disciplinary steps if necessary
- Manage service levels of 90% for on time pick-up and delivery
- Scheduling drivers for specific required safety compliance activities
- Scheduling driver’s equipment for required maintenance work
- Maintain effective communication with assigned drivers and determine best course of action in resolving any issues that may arise during a load
Manage driver availability to maximize productivity of the assigned fleet