Dispatcher

Company: ALPHA TRANSPORT INC
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Alpha Transport is seeking a motivated Dispatcher to join our Amazing Team and Company! **Willing to train if you do not have experience** Essential Duties: --- Schedules trucks and drivers based on customer demand to ensure the timely delivery of loads --- Determines daily route structure for each driver to maximize revenue for each piece of equipment --- Logs and schedules loads from customers each day --- Matches trucks with loads each day to best determine the efficient use of available equipment --- Processes freight bills from the prior day on a timely basis so that they may be accurately invoiced --- Creates freight bills for drivers on a timely basis --- Develops employee schedules that ensures each employee is productive while at work, while also taking into account days off, sick days, holidays, etc. --- Contacts customers on a timely basis to update them of shipment status and other related issues --- Continually monitors hauled products for quality control --- Maintains most up to date information on customers and shippers --- Assists with driver retention within company --- Provides day to day guidance of drivers in department Knowledge, skills and abilities: o Ability to lead employees and manage their day to day performance o Ability to work closely with customers and provide excellent customer service o Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal o Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs o Ability to use different computer systems to complete job duties o Ability to properly prioritize multiple needs or demands and determine what should be escalated o Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining professionalism o Excellent attention to detail o Ability to multi-task Preferred: o Understanding of the commercial driving industry and logistics o Understanding of both federal and state DOT laws Education and/or formal training: o High school diploma or equivalent --- Experience: o 3+ years of experience in logistics and commercial driving preferred

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