Dispatcher/Asset Manager

Crete Carrier

  • West Memphis, AR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Description:For more than 50 years, Crete Carrier has valued both hard work and work-life balance. As a family owned business, we appreciate our employees and respect their contributions to our ongoing success. We offer employees STABILITY and a place to thrive in their careers. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Crete Carrier is at the heart of the transportation industry!Manages a designated fleet of drivers in order to safely meet Company expectations for driver productivity and asset utilization.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
  • Dispatches drivers based on available equipment and load criteria.
  • Routes drivers to specific destinations as required by Company policies.
  • Balances time off requests made by drivers with the operational need to move freight.
  • Communicates with drivers to optimize driver productivity and reduce driver turnover.
  • Monitors driver logbook hours to comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Tracks all loads from the time of dispatch until delivery and resolves any service issues.
  • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships.
  • Travels as needed.
  • Receives and carries out instructions.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Requirements:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Solves problems and makes decisions independently
  • Demonstrates effective leadership.
  • Manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Uses computers and software programs proficiently.
  • Exhibits ability to read, write, talk and hear; add, subtract, multiply and divide; and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. as required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Crete Carrier