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TRUCKING DISPATCHER
We at Gerry Trucking are looking for a reliable and professional dispatchers to help with our Over the road drivers. Dispatcher will be responsible for 10-15 drivers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for communicating with the truck drivers and customers via phone or email for dispatching.
Responsible for relaying work orders, route rescheduling and assisting the driver with any inquires.
Responsible for keeping track of the driver's location and number of hours driven to make sure he leaves and arrive on time for scheduled freight appointments.
Dispatched drivers on contracted loads by relaying pickup and delivery information as well as routing.
Minimizing empty miles, maximizing revenue generating miles
Updating board throughout the day with equipment and load info
Maintained professional relationships with customers via phone and email.
Reporting detention, OOS & V immediately.
Staying up to date on freight trends
Knowing backhaul/head-haul markets and the relevant pricing
Completing new customer contracts
Pre-planning your assigned drivers
Computer proficient (email, Word, Excel)
Great organizational skills
Bilingual a must!
IN OFFICE POSITION (No remote positions open)
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 1 year of transportation experience
Possess strong communication and negotiation skills and be able to work under pressure
HOURS & COMPENSATION:
6:00AM to 5:00PM
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