Responsible for coordinating the overall scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations by communicating with truck drivers through computers phones or two-way radios. Assign drivers to trucks and make sure that they leave and arrive on schedule. Available at all times to answer any questions from drivers help them avoid traffic jams and keep them aware of inclement weather ahead. Communicates and interacts with customers vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization as required and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Duties
Dispatchers keep track of the progress drivers make along their route by using available technology.
Check drivers in and out of terminals and transfer the trip records into a companys files.
Communicate with drivers on a daily basis but must handle any requests and complaints from customers.
Calculate miles for all trucks.
Determine travel and route times so that delivery costs can be accurately determined.
Responsible for coordinating the overall scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations by communicating with truck drivers through computers phones or two-way radios. Assign drivers to trucks and make sure that they leave and arrive on schedule. Available at all times to answer any questions fro...
Responsible for coordinating the overall scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations by communicating with truck drivers through computers phones or two-way radios. Assign drivers to trucks and make sure that they leave and arrive on schedule. Available at all times to answer any questions from drivers help them avoid traffic jams and keep them aware of inclement weather ahead. Communicates and interacts with customers vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization as required and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Duties
Dispatchers keep track of the progress drivers make along their route by using available technology.
Check drivers in and out of terminals and transfer the trip records into a companys files.
Communicate with drivers on a daily basis but must handle any requests and complaints from customers.
Calculate miles for all trucks.
Determine travel and route times so that delivery costs can be accurately determined.
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