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Coleman American Companies, Inc
Norfolk, VA (In Person)
$35,360 Salary, Full-Time
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Dispatcher 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 3325 Croft Street, Norfolk, VA 23513 $16
- $18 an hour
- Full-time Coleman American Companies, Inc 403 reviews $16
- $18 an hour
Full-time Job Summary:
Dispatchers are the main point-of-contact for company drivers. They relay relevant company information to drivers as necessary. They also act as supervisors for the drivers, approving discretionary repair and travel expenses, and hiring and firing drivers as needed. Compensation ranges between $16- 18 per hour depending on experience.
Essential Functions:
Communicate with Planners in order to plan driver routes Help drivers choose efficient courses to fulfill their routes Coordinate with drivers to find available agents when necessary Communicate with agents to set up incoming shipments and labor as needed Update ETA's in company software, as well as make relevant notes in shipment notes Monitor drivers and ensure that they are following DOT regulations, and stop them if they are in violation of regulations Approve repair expenses and travel expenses for drivers Recruitment and managing of drivers in addition to being responsible for the drivers' actions. Communicate with customer and with customer service on driver's schedule, especially regarding arrival times and issue funds to drivers as needed Log driver locations and activities into Eagle system twice daily On rotating schedule, monitor and receive calls and emails via company supplied phone and tablet after hours to approve funding requests and repair issues as needed Other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good telephone skills Knowledge of company software Ability to problem solve in order to maximize driver effectiveness Knowledge of Allied rules and regulations Knowledge of DOT and DOD regulationsRequired Education and Experience:
Required:
Five years dispatching experiencePreferred:
Logistics degreeWorking Conditions:
Indoors Office Environment Sitting for long periods of time Take part in a company that has been successful for over 100 years and is still growing- join the Coleman Team today!