Trucking Transportation Dispatcher

Work Performed:

• Dispatch company drivers to load facilities
• Enter truck, driver, and load information to software and spreadsheets
• Track loads and drivers
• Communicate with drivers at regular intervals throughout each job
• Identify potential service failures and works with the Drivers to resolve these problems. Communicate customer needs, and work with Maintenance to resolve mechanical issues and reduce downtime, when necessary.
• Adjust dispatch plans and reallocate drivers as necessary to meet service needs (breakdowns, lateness, driver hours available, etc.)
• Answer all breakdown and issue related calls in a timely manner to efficiently repair any and all breakdowns on the road.
• Secure estimates on all repairs on the road and authorize repairs based on need.

• Secure accurate and complete invoices for work performed on units.
• Review all vendor repair orders for consistency and accuracy before payment.
• Follow up on all repairs daily to insure that the job actually is completed in a timely manner.
• Daily update Breakdown Report of units in service shop, providing this information to operations and fast repair.

• Daily verify and reconcile T checks and comp checks.
• Other duties assigned.
• Properly track and log documents activity log.