Dispatcher - Operations Asset Manager

Job Description

For more than 50 years, Crete Carrier has valued both hard work and work-life balance. As a family owned business, we appreciate our employees and respect their contributions to our ongoing success. We offer employees STABILITY and a place to thrive in their careers. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Crete Carrier is at the heart of the transportation industry!

Manages a designated fleet of drivers in order to safely meet Company expectations for driver productivity and asset utilization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Dispatches drivers based on available equipment and load criteria.
• Routes drivers to specific destinations as required by Company policies.
• Balances time off requests made by drivers with the operational need to move freight.
• Communicates with drivers to optimize driver productivity and reduce driver turnover.
• Monitors driver logbook hours to comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
• Tracks all loads from the time of dispatch until delivery and resolves any service issues.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships.
• Travels as needed.
• Receives and carries out instructions.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.