
Professional Carrier & Freight Dispatcher - Based in Las Vegas, NV
MC #1504940
JOIN OUR TEAM !
Our company is looking for top notch dispatchers!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Coordinate and plan freight loads for regional and OTR with the optimal driver based available loads.
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Manage and coordinate loads by time schedule, special characteristics such as high value product and customer priority.
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Assigns available drivers on loads and to accept each load for proximity to pick up location, available hours of service (HOS) under DOT regulations.
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Sign Rate Confirmations and Carrier Packets
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Solid understanding of industry terminologies such as Detention, Layover, TONU etc.- Intensive use of phone and emails
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Constant monitoring of load boards for new loads and monitor status of loads assigned to drivers.
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Respond to inquiries about available loads via multiple load boards and our direct broker/shipper relations. Respond to inquiry about load assignments and load status from Customer Service.
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Plan/manage assigned freight and equipment (Flatbed, RGN, Reefer, Dry Vans, Power Only & Hot Shot) for maximum utilization and profitability. (You do not get to pick and choose your equipment types - You will be assigned as needed by our support specialist). This means you will be assigned Hot Shots.
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Assign loads in a manner that allows for on time pick-up and delivery.
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Coordinate and meet driver/equipment routing needs.
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Manage deadhead.
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Analyze and determine which loads maximize profitability.
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Provide accurate and detailed load information, pick-up/delivery times and other special load related information.
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Meet service and delivery goals of customers.
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Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks.
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Establish course of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
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Ability to clearly communicate in terms that are clearly understandable.
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Supervises drivers within the assigned area.
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Develop and maintain Carrier relations, and act as liaison for Truck Load operations manager
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Documentation management and quality control
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Other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
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Follows all company SOPs .
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS
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High School Diploma
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2 plus years of experience in a related dispatcher or logistics role.
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Knowledge of DOT hours of service/regulations
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Manage up to 5-7 assigned trucks (trucks are assigned to each dispatcher in most cases)
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Utilize our technology and load boards (DAT Power, Truckstop, Sylectus, Amazon Relay ) to book freight
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know load boards in the spot market.
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Excellent negotiation skills with brokers.
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Strong decision making and communications skills (verbal and written)
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Problem solving/leadership skills
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Analytical/Critical thinking skills
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Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
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Being bi-langue is a Plus!
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Ability to work from home.
SCHEDULE:
Early morning / Dayshift
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EXPERIENCE:
PAY
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1-3 years of truck dispatch experience
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Strong knowledge in loadboard
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Problem solving and analytical abilities.
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Computer/ Technology Savvy​
Pay is based on experience. Paid weekly.