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We are a dynamic and growing organization.\r\nEastern Express, one of our 5 five companies and one of the most experienced flatbed trucking companies in the United States, is looking for a highly motivated, career-minded individual to join our growing operation in Lorain, OH as a full-time, on-site Dispatch/Data Entry Trainee.\r\nThis entry-level role is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial-spirited, customer-service oriented candidate to learn the flatbed trucking industry from the ground up.\r\nRather than trying to find applicants who are just looking for a job, we are more interested in finding the right person for our business and culture than matching an exact set of skills. We are committed to setting you up for success and will provide comprehensive training to the right candidate.\r\nIf you are looking for a challenging, constantly evolving work environment at a company with long-term growth opportunities, this role could be a great fit for you.\r\nQualifications & Interpersonal Skills:\r\nAssociate or bachelors degree (preferred), high school diploma, or GED\r\n1-2 years of business experience strongly preferred\r\nEnjoy interacting with and assisting others\r\nTake pride in and ownership of your work; you are willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done and would say you have a strong work ethic\r\nStrong communicator, whether in-person, on the phone, or using email\r\nSelf-driven, self-starter who isnt afraid of working in a fast-paced environment\r\nHave a knack for problem-solving and creative thinking\r\nValue follow-up and believe its important to make sure that everyone around you has the information they need so nothing falls through the cracks\r\nEnjoy learning and/or would describe yourself as a lifelong learner\r\nWould describe yourself as organized (or more organized) than most other people you know\r\nCan manage priorities with direction and guidance; when priorities shift or an emergent situation arises, you can exhibit grace under pressure\r\nCan multi-task without losing track of details\r\nYou generally have a positive attitude and friendly demeanor that allows you to cultivate professional working relationships with those around you\r\nInitial Sample Tasks & Responsibilities:\r\nAnswering inbound calls from truck drivers in a professional manner and routing their phone calls to the correct person in the office\r\nMastering the accurate data entry of customer loads for the office\r\nMaintaining accurate records and documentation related to dispatch activitiesEventual Sample Tasks & Responsibilities:\r\nScheduling and dispatching truck drivers\r\nMonitoring and tracking shipments to ensure safe, on-time delivery\r\nCommunicating with drivers, customers, and other stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues in a timely manner\r\nWork Schedule & Benefits:\r\nMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (on-site in Lorain, OH)\r\nPerformance-based bonus plan\r\nComplete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances\r\n401(k) with company match\r\nVacation and holiday pay\r\nPaid parental leavePhysical Demands of the Position:\r\nWork is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to stand, walk, and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and reach with hands and arms to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.\r\nAbout Our Company:\r\nEastern Express is part of Bessemer Management Company, which collectively has 90+ years of experience in the flatbed, intermodal, and over-dimensional trucking industries. Our family of five trucking companies (Kaplan Trucking, Eastern Express, Horizon Freight System, TRX, Inc., and DD&S Express) is comprised of a network of 3,000+ trucks and 270+ terminals primarily located across the Midwest, South, and Northeast.","company":"Eastern Express","rawCompany":"eastern express","city":"Amherst","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T14:00:00.876Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5032.00","title":"Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance","slug":"dispatchers-except-police-fire-and-ambulance"},{"code":"43-5011.00","title":"Cargo and Freight Agents","slug":"cargo-and-freight-agents"},{"code":"43-5071.00","title":"Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks","slug":"shipping-receiving-and-inventory-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"484110","title":"General Freight Trucking, Local","slug":"general-freight-trucking-local"},{"code":"484220","title":"Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local","slug":"specialized-freight-except-used-goods-trucking-local"},{"code":"484121","title":"General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload","slug":"general-freight-trucking-long-distance-truckload"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Dispatch/Data Entry Trainee","description":"Bessemer Management is a transportation organization comprised of a family of 5 logistics/trucking companies with 90+ years of experience operating in multi-faceted transportation modes. 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