Dispatcher; Intermodal Trucking

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Location:

Newark, New Jersey

Plans the daily/weekly work schedule of drivers to maximize freight coverage in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Communicate and distribute appointment dates/time to drivers; owner operators and/or fleet. Communicate and coordinate between all IMC locations to maximize drivers’ time. Assist drivers with any equipment issues, detention time, rail billing, and any additional requests made of driver.

• Must exercise discretion and use independent judgment when relating customer requests, appointment time and assigning orders to specific drivers daily to run road, local or city.
• Maintain A to B dispatching.
• Complete lines of dispatch in SWS from paperwork that drivers turn in daily relating to completed runs.
• Handle driver service failures up to and including the authority to issue verbal and/or written discipline. Additionally, contact Manager/Cargo Specialist regarding the failure.
• Apply any additional charges including and notify customer service of changes.
• Track/Maintain yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional Pool.
• Actively participate in driver recruiting and retention.
• Request rail billing.
• Processes ATP’s and Non-Productive pay.
• Review preliminary payroll.
• Oversee drivers HOS and ELD updating.
• Oversee and manage Rail/Port pins – reservations – LFD.
• Operating with a sense of urgency while handling challenging environments.

• 2 to 5 years and intermodal experience preferred.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of DOT Regulations.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials.
• Ability to multi-task.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Truck Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage