Driver Coordinator (ICO) Lightning Transportation Inc
- 4.0 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time $20.47
- $27.
69 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Fleet GPS tracking Contractor management Road transportation operations Spreadsheets Regulatory compliance Shipment tracking for distribution operations Electronic logging for truck drivers Vehicle optimization (delivery efficiency) Mid-level Cost control Intermodal transportation Fleet compliance management Fleet management Client invoicing Freight shipment tracking Scheduling pickups and deliveries Task prioritization Real-time vehicle tracking Relationship management Dispatch software communication Fleet safety management Productivity software Hours of Service (HOS) regulations Communication skills Under 1 year Full Job Description
CORE VALUES
At Lightning Transportation, our core values are our guide to shape our culture. By integrating these principles into our daily operations, we aim to create a positive impact on our employees, customers, and the world around us. Built to Serve
- Driven by a genuine desire to make a difference, embracing change and showing up fully committed to the vision. Hard Working
- Going above and beyond to achieve our goals and deliver exceptional service. Customer Focused
- Building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service Others First
- Treating every employee with respect, empathy, and fairness.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
As Driver Coordinator (ICO), you'll coordinate daily fleet operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage routes to best serve our customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain contracted drivers' relationships by providing support, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and managing hours of service, capacity, delivery timeliness, shipment tracking, settlements, and operational issues. Manage port appointments and monitor contracted drivers' pickup/delivery schedules using satellite tracking and software to ensure timely equipment handling and ontime customer service. Collaborate with other departments to ensure contractors are properly utilizing the company's ELD and integration system. Communicate with contracted drivers to deduct daily chassis, demurrage, and per diem costs, and accurately complete settlements with all required paperwork for customer invoicing and payment. Optimize assignments to boost terminal profitability and manage daily yard checks to track equipment and minimize company costs. Utilize EOS knowledge and training to enhance your skills and productivity while continually promoting the company's core values. Perform other assigned duties as needed, while taking initiative, prioritizing tasks, learning quickly, and owning projects in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU SHOULD HAVE
Over 2 years of intermodal transportation experience and experience working with contracted drivers are preferred but not required. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifting/pushing/pulling less than 25lbs. Office setting with temperaturecontrolled offices with moderate noise levels. Outside work is limited to possible verification of equipment in the yard.
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off and Holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401k Tuition Reimbursement Career Growth Opportunities About Lightning Transportation Inc Lightning Transportation is a leading intermodal trucking company specializing in servicing port terminals and providing transportation solutions for import-export cargo. With a focus on flexibility and efficiency, we operate through a network of experienced independent contracted drivers, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant services. Known for our "Service Excellence" in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S., we design our Intermodal Drayage operations to offer cost-saving solutions for our clients. Our advanced technology, including a Computerized Dispatch Control System (CDCS) and real-time tracking, enables rapid responses and enhances service delivery. Committed to customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on our long-standing relationships and look forward to providing top-tier service to new and existing clients.
