Brokerage Flatbed Dispatcher

Overview:

* Secure outside carriers for available Bennett loads.

* Negotiate rate of pay and secure signed rate confirmation.

* Follow Up with carriers on pickup, delivery, and obtain signed proof of delivery for billing purposes.

Duties:

* Secure outside carrier equipment for available Bennett loads. Contact 1-outside carriers on any and all loads made available to brokerage by agents and or Bennett dispatch. Use DAT Services to find posted/available equipment. Dispense all necessary information to carrier for loading/unloading purposes.

* Negotiate rate of pay that will fall within Bennett standards. Rate of pay may vary based on the importance of a particular load. Send rate confirmation to carrier with any specifics that may pertain to a particular load. Follow up to assure that a signed rate confirmation has been returned by carrier.

* Setup new carriers...sending contract and associated profile to carrier for purpose of adding that carrier to Bennett system as an active carrier. Making sure that carrier is aware of and understands Bennett policies.

* Billing Freight Coordinators need to follow up with carriers that they have booked loads with in order to insure prompt pickup and timely delivery of Bennett loads and to obtain signed proof of delivery which will assist the department in meeting its billing requirements.