Fleet Manager "Arlington"
Job Location
Arlington, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Published Date
December 13, 2024
Job Description
Job Summary
Proactively dispatch loads in accordance with equipment availability and Terminal dispatch schedules; provide dispatch communication and record-keeping.
Schedule
40 hours per week. Applicants must be open and willing to work any shift, as there is no guarantee of which shift they will be assigned.
Essential Functions
• Accept approved loads for dispatch
• Build loads, as applicable; consider load factors and efficiencies
• Verify loads assigned to drivers are compliant with the Driver’s equipment
• Obtain Driver agreement to drop sequence
• Record Driver’s assignment
• Report gaps between planned load and actual load to management in a timely manner
• Provide a schedule of available equipment to load planning team in a timely manner
• Assist with weekly capacity plans
• Ensure compliance with company policies and DOT/MOT/JWC regulations, as applicable
• Participate in Terminal safety programs
• Monitor Driver productivity and compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies; exercise independent judgment and take appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
Requirements
• High school graduate or equivalent and one or more years’ dispatch experience in the trucking industry preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Working knowledge of computers and programs, including Microsoft Office
• Solid working knowledge of Terminal equipment and capabilities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail