Fleet Dispatcher
Fleet Dispatcher
Job Description:
Medallion Transport Holdings is seeking a fleet dispatcher. Candidate will manage and coordinate a fleet of up to 25 owner-operators. Dispatcher will work with company salespeople, brokers and other dispatch team members seeking, booking, coordinating, and dispatching, OTR freight. Candidate will be the primary point of contact for assigned owner-operators.
Qualified candidate must possess strong communication, problem solving abilities and time-management skills, must be willing to work with-in a team environment, effectively coordinating with groups of people (shippers, receivers, internal network, etc.).
Responsibilities:
Schedule and dispatch trucks based on owner-operator needs and customer requests.
Coordinate and manage the most efficient loads to satisfy the truck’s profitability goals.
Negotiate rates
Identify and evaluate special needs for each load.
Communicate daily updates, changes in schedule, or problems to the appropriate parties throughout the life cycle of the load
Duties are subject to change at any time per management discretion
Requirements:
High school graduate, GED holder, or associate degree with two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the trucking industry/Owner operator experience is a plus
Ability to multi-task and work with-in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
Must be able to communicate using various modes of communication (text, email and predominately phone)
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of basic safety and regulatory compliance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Dispatching: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Tipton, IN 46072: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person