West Motor Freight Hiring for Dispatcher/Freight Broker Job at Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time

Truck Dispatcher
We are Looking for TWO Experienced Truck Dispatchers for a very busy and rapidly growing truck terminal at 595 Truck Stop. Responsible for scheduling freight deliveries and arrange pickups of shipments and parcels. Relaying shipment details as arranged with customers and setting up driver routes and reviewing truckers’ driver logs. In this role, your duties will include communicating with our customers to record their requirements, planning and adjusting routes as well as scheduling drivers to deliver or collect freight, shipments and packages.
To ensure success as a truck dispatcher, you should exhibit extensive experience in dispatching trucks and the ability to work under pressure. Ultimately, an outstanding truck dispatcher is someone whose organizational skills translate into exceptional freight delivery services.
TRUCK DISPATCHER 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.
* Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints.
TRUCK DISPATCHER REQUIREMENTS:
* High School Diploma or GED
* Bachelor’s or associate degree in transportation or logistics would be advantageous.
* 2 – 3 years of experience as a truck dispatcher in a similar industry.
* Exceptional ability to schedule drivers, plan routes and dispatch drivers to customer locations.
* Extensive experience in customer services, as well as generating freight bills and invoices.
* Experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS), such as Samsara and Rose Rocket, DAT, Truck Stop,
* Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
* Ability to monitor drivers logs, truck maintenance schedules and repairs.
* Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws.
* Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.
*** Work from a clean state of the art office with a professional friendly staff. Can start immediately if hired. We will train you on our company procedures. Our Dispatchers route our drivers from coast to coast including Mexico and Canada.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 – $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Tips

Experience:

• Dispatching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No