Trucking & Brokerage Logistics Dispatcher

TOP NOTCH FREIGHT SYSTEMS

  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

This position will dispatch truck drivers for deliveries to customers and provide necessary communications to complete tasks. Monitor e-mail for incoming orders, inventory updates, and communication between team members.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

Description

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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