Freight Dispatcher

Freight Dispatcher

Are you a talented Freight Dispatcher looking for a new opportunity? Come join the team at Davidson Logistics! If you are passionate about trucking and consistently go out of your way to learn and master new skills, we want you on our team! Build your driving skills in a supportive environment with room to grow in your career.

PAY : Up to $55,000- $60,000 (Depending on experience)

HOURS : Monday-Friday; 7 : 30AM - 4 : 00PM Including a rotating Saturday shift working 8 : 00AM 12 : 00PM

BENEFITS : Davidson Logistics offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, Paid time off, casual work environment and more.

Responsibilities

Take on the responsibility for efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries and routing of trucks

Working with ELD requirements

Assist with onboarding and managing company drivers

Monitor and track DOT requirements for drivers

Schedule pick-ups and drop offs from suppliers and customers

Schedule repairs and maintenance of trucks and other company equipment

Maintain technical and computer skills and capability to effectively use distribution and office software

Oversee that the manifests are run and given to drivers in a timely fashion

Take telephone orders and other information related to delivery of merchandise

Routing telephone inquires

Attend company meetings as requested

Assist in taking scheduled inventories

Coordinate activities with department heads and branch sales personnel

Follow company policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Skills And Qualifications

Interpersonal skills; ability to foster teamwork and motivate / coach others

Ability to find shipments on various load boards

Able to converse with customers, brokers and drivers professionally

Ability to work in fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Education and Experience :

Must have at least 2 years of truck dispatching experience

HS / GED or equivalent experience required

Knowledge of local and regional geographical area

Knowledge of HAZMAT transport preferred

Physical Requirements :

Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, grasping, and feeling

Repetitive sitting, manual dexterity for key board, talking, and hearing

Clarity of vision - no special requirements, viewing computer screens & reports

Active and Sedentary work - exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently

This position reports to the General Manager

If you're ready to take the next step in your driving career, apply today!