Intermodal Trucking Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

Intermodal Dispatcher
Job Summary:

The Intermodal Dispatcher is responsible for the coordination and day to day dispatching of our independent owner operators, communicating and tracking the movement of a fleet of 50 drivers, as well as monitoring hours of service within DOT regulations. Communication with customers and operational support team.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor truck drivers Hours of Service, ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations
• Provide delivery status updates to customers upon request
• Partner with other dispatcher and operational team members to address all operational issues
• Strategic thinking to coordinate multiple deliveries to maximize time and location
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to safe and responsible daily operations, load planning, dispatching and operational execution
• Data entry- updating system with equipment (container and chassis) adding additional charges to be invoiced
• Rail billing and communicating with steamship lines and customers
• Establishing and cultivating business relationships with truck drivers and customers, resolve conflicts, keep driver retention

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of Intermodal (ocean import and export) trucking dispatch experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of where the truck driver goes for specific equipment, and equipment availability status. ie; Daily container and chassis pick up and drop off locations
• Experience and knowledge with external rail and steamship line websites and ability to trace containers at rail yards and rail bill containers
• Must be able to work in a faced paced environment
• Ability to multi task while paying close attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills via phone and email
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Problem resolution and analytical ability
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person