DISPATCHER
Only Colombia Candidates
Please review the requierements before applying.
Schedule: 7 am-5 pm CDT Mon-Fri.
We offer:
● Great professional and financial growth opportunity;
● Bonus motivation system based on your performance;
● 500 power units, a great reputation, and 16 years of full-cycle asset-based carrier experience on the market;
Requirements:
● Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the trucking industry as a dispatcher managing
either/or all of the following: Dry vans, Reefers, or Open decks;
● A certain understanding of current spot market trends;
● Experience in booking and managing freight;
Additional skills and knowledge that will be considered:
● Negotiation and logistics planning skills;
● Good knowledge and practical daily utilization of HOS;
● Previous experience with McLeod, ProTransport, and Samsara.
A dispatcher is responsible for:
● Coordinating and managing the pickup and delivery of ground-transported cargo;
● Negotiating the best rates with vendors, the most cost-effective delivery options with customers, and the most efficient routes with drivers, all while answering phones when drivers need assistance.
● Fulfill an administrative role by filing the appropriate paperwork, monitoring driver progress, Processing orders, and managing driver concerns.
Daily duties:
● Lead the negotiation of tariffs and rates with the brokers or customers to obtain competitive rates;
● Conduct load picks up, transit, and delivery by following DOT and company high safety standards;
● Update and input equipment and load-related information in corporate CRM (software), google drive, and loading board;
● Oversee and control cargo loading and securement;
● Build and maintain relationships with freight brokers and customers;
● Take on the responsibility of booking the most efficient loads to remain cost/profit effective as a company;
● Follow company policies and procedures;
● Resolve freight-related problems both internal and external with brokers/shippers to increase customer satisfaction;
● Communicate with coworkers, to schedule a truck at the location in case of a
breakdown;
● Maintain regular office attendance from 7 am till 5 pm