Central Dispatch - Old Dominion Freight Line : Job Details

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.Old Dominion Freight Line has an opening for Central Dispatchers. The Central Dispatch role will coordinate the timely movement of freight based on due dates and driver availability while being as efficient and cost effective as possible. Provide direct instruction to drivers and communicate with Service Center personnel and other supervisors to effectively plan routes and keep freight moving in the system.Responsibilities:Project loads and pre-plan tripsMonitor partial trailer loads and advise when trailers need to be reloaded, back stripped or combinedProvide direct supervision to drivers including dispatching, assistance with motel and fueling instructions/payments and alternate routes when needed due to accidents, road closures or weather conditionsFile accident reports and aid drivers with personal injuries/illness; dispatch replacement vehicles when neededProvide exceptional customer service to everyone that contacts Central DispatchAbility to work 7 days on/7 days off schedule (12-hour shift)Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent2 years of working experience as a regional dispatcher, truck driver, or in the transportation industryDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and dispatching softwareHigh attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of general DOT regulationsWorking Days:Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,SundayWorking Shift:PMWork Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.Join the OD Family Today!As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverageShort Term & Long Term DisabilityFlex Spending Accounts401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunityLife InsuranceWellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement for Drivers and TechniciansTraining and growth opportunities to build a careerWe prioritize our OD family of employeesAbility to advance through our promote from within philosophyNational Career Opportunities Available at our 250+ service centersOld Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).Welcome to Old Dominion. If you are looking for a new career with the best LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier in the industry you've come to the right place. Many companies tout their family atmosphere, but at OD it truly is a reality. We've grown from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 started by Earl and Lillian Congdon to a company of over 23,000 employees. At OD we strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.