Fleet DOT Dispatcher

As a Dispatcher with the C&S Family of Companies you serve as the primary point of contact for a group of professional drivers (primarily Class A CDL holders). This role is responsible for dispatching loads and ensuring the drivers are set up for success- communicating special instructions for each assignment assigning the correct equipment and providing coordination as needed. The dispatcher is tasked with executing the days workload and informing the correct stakeholders (internal and external) of any deviations from plan. Additionally this role plays a vital role in creating a culture of safety and in prompt issue resolution- removing obstacles and informing leadership of issues raised / created by drivers or customers.

Schedule: overnight days to be determined (must be flexible)

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Description

• Review routing and scheduling plan for the shift to ensure all assignments are routes and relay information instruction and/or messages to drivers. Ensure every driver has what they need to be successful for the loads are uncovered work with the team to develop a coverage plan and communicate accordingly.
• Utilize appropriate channels to clearly communicate information pertaining to daily transportation operations. Issues may include but are not limited to: delivery time / plan adjustments missing product hours of service issues safety incidents customer portal when applicable
• Engage with the driver workforce. Help site leadership create a best in class work environment. Promptly escalate issues to management and offer solutions on how to resolve.
• Responsible for updating the dispatch system to ensure accuracy of information. When a driver returns complete a debrief process to see how the drivers day went review paperwork and make system updates as needed.
• Answer phones in a professional manner- troubleshoot and escalate when necessary.
• Complete daily safety observations ensuring transportation associates are utilizing preferred work practices.
• Ensure drivers are compliant with DOT regulations regarding Hours of Service.
• Travel Required:No

Environment

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : CDL General computing ability Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations Bi-Lingual English/Spanish (Preferred)
• Special Skills : Ability to multi-task Interpersonal skills Communication (written and oral) Telephone etiquette.
• Physical abilities: :
• Other: :

Years Of Experience

• 2-5 : Experience in a high paced and dynamic environment Dispatching experience is preferred.

Driver Engagement High School Diploma - General Studies Planning & Execution Transportation Communication Transportation Safety

2nd Shift (United States of America)

GSC Wholesale LLC

Grocers Supply based in Houston is the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas supplying over 900 independent grocery stores. Grocers Supply serves customers of all sizes from single store independent retailers to chains such as: Fiesta FoodTown Market Basket Cox Foodarama / La Fiesta Sellers Brothers Minyard Food Stores G. E. Foodland and El Rio Grande.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with GSC Wholesale LLC. GSC Wholesale LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.