We are searching for an attentive dispatcher to coordinate our drivers to designated customer destinations in Independence, MO. As a new Entry Level Dispatcher, responsibilities will involve liaising with customers to note their needs, planning and adapting driving routes, and assigning drivers for freight and package deliveries or pick-ups. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in truck dispatching and thrive in high-pressure situations. Ultimately, a top-notch dispatcher will showcase impeccable organizational skills that result in outstanding delivery services. Responsibilities: • Scheduling drivers to make freight deliveries or collect shipments and packages. • Communicating with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests. • Planning pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed. • Preparing dispatch documents, as well as generating freight bills and invoices. • Maintaining records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times. • Keeping track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply. • Reviewing drivers’ logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times. • Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules. • Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints. Qualifications: • Russian/Ukrainian/English • High School Diploma or GED • Experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS) • Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Word, and Excel. • Ability to monitor drivers' logs, truck maintenance schedules, and repairs. • Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws. • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills. • Willingness to learn Compensation: $12.30 hour
• Scheduling drivers to make freight deliveries or collect shipments and packages. • Communicating with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests. • Planning pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed. • Preparing dispatch documents, as well as generating freight bills and invoices. • Maintaining records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times. • Keeping track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply. • Reviewing drivers’ logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times. • Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules. • Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints.