Local Dispatcher

The Local Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating, communicating and directing the local fleet of Class A CDL to meet the needs of the business, while troubleshooting driver problems, traffic issues, mechanical failures and also communicating the outcomes to the appropriate parties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, administer, coordinate and manage the pickup and deliveries for our local WI fleet of trucks. Use independent discretion to prioritize job responsibilities to meet aggressive deadlines. Continually monitor load requests noting location for pick-up, delivery locations, pick-up dates and required delivery dates/times.

Identify, evaluate and facilitate special pickup and delivery needs. Ensure consistent application and compliance of DOT regulations and hours of service. Facilitate the customer’s delivery objectives in a timely and effective manner through constant and direct communication with the drivers, load planners and other depts.

across the platform as needed. Assist delivery services as needed for tracking of pickup and deliveries. JOB REQUIREMENTS Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: One + years in a transportation or truck dispatching environment preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: none Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills Well-developed interpersonal skills Strong time management and organizational skills Must be able to prioritize and be detail oriented Ability to think logically and make sound decisions Ability to work with limited supervision, multitask and possess strong initiative Ability to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.

Ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of employees, across business groups Solid current knowledge of DOT regulations Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Must be able to work extended hours, holidays and weekends as needed