Trucking & Brokerage Logistics Dispatcher

TOP NOTCH FREIGHT SYSTEMS

Trucking & Brokerage Logistics Dispatcher

Houston, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    This position will dispatch truck drivers for deliveries to customers and provide necessary communications to complete tasks.

    Schedule Monday - Friday - Full-Time must be able to work a specific assigned work schedule 40-50 hours per week. Flexibility must be available for after hour on call duties.

    Must have reliable transportation/daycare that does not interfere with work schedule and attendance

    Dispatcher:

    Ability to communicate with all levels of management.

    Minimum 2 year experience dispatching within the trucking industry

    Ability to think quickly and maintain positive attitude in a fast paced environment.

    Strong attention to detail

    Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.

    Ability to learn software program used to manage truck operations.

    Ability to write and speak English. BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH IS A PLUS but not required.

    FOLLOW-UP SKILLS ARE IMPERATIVE.

    Experience working with owner/operators is also a plus but not required.

    Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always

    Assess customer needs and timing of deliveries

    Plan and Manage daily delivery schedule for drivers

    Provide "Top Notch" customer service for existing accounts

    Answer all incoming phone calls promptly and courteously

    Monitor e-mail for incoming orders, inventory updates, and communication between team members

    Create loads in dispatch system

    Divide dispatch responsibilities with other team members'

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