SR Dispatcher - Central Transport : Job Details

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Salary ranges from: $60,000-$75,000 Dispatcher Ideal Candidate Requirements: • Experience in a transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving environment (preferably within the LTL industry) • Strong leadership qualities • Desire to surround customer with excellence in service • High aptitude for technology • The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • An Associates or Bachelor's Degree, preferred but not required Duties include, but are not limited to: • Dispatching a team of about 25 drivers • Relaying critical information between drivers and our vendors/Terminal Managers • Review and revise driver routes to increase efficiencies while monitoring a changing workload • Being aware of freight that is in transit • Assist and report issues that drivers face when they're on the road (i.e. flat tire) • Ensure facility Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met and/or exceeded • Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards • Provide / support a culture of excellence in quality of product to internal and external customers