Dispatcher/Dedicated Account - Crete Carrier Corporation : Job Details

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!

Coordinates the overall operations of an assigned dedicated account, including overseeing drivers and providing customer service, to ensure loads are delivered safely and timely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Assigns loads and routes drivers based upon available hours and customer needs.

* Serves as main point-of-contact for an assigned customer base and monitors all customer-specific loads from the time the load is tendered until it is delivered.

* Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

* Communicates customer issues and concerns with the appropriate departments as needed.

* Monitors trailer pools at assigned customer locations, coordinates movement of trailers when necessary, and provides guidance if trailer detention issues arise.

* Validates driver hours of service in order to safely and legally facilitate the delivery of loads.

* Balances time off requests made by drivers with the operational need to move freight.

* Establishes and maintains positive working relationships.

* Receives and carries out instructions.

* Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

* Travels as needed.