Corporate Line Haul Dispatch Supervisor

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Location: Corporate Office - Richmond, VA

Department: Operations

• Dispatch Line Haul Drivers via information in computer system and phone communication with terminals in order to get freight moved in a timely manner within our service standards
• Interacts with other Line Haul Supervisors, Operations Planner, VP of Operations, Breakdown Coordinators and Line Haul Drivers
• Supervise Line Haul Drivers
• Plan dispatches to accommodate cost and service goals
• Identify problems and create solutions
• Involves 3-6 months on-the-job training
• Regular attendance is required
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

• Supervisory experience in the trucking industry, preferably LTL (minimum one year)
• Dispatch experience (minimum one year)
• LTL experience with analysis of freight movement, logistics, handling, coordination & scheduling
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation and Safety regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Ms Word, Excel, Access, TMW Software & PowerPoint
• Customer Service experience with internal and external customers
• Good decision making ability & capable of working in a high stress environment
• Must be self directed with strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Good geographic knowledge of the United States
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, holidays & in any weather condition
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 25 lbs.
• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience; College degree or equivalent work experience in Transportation preferred
• Responds well to questions. Ability to read and interpret written information and documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• If a rehire, must be eligible for rehire

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• College Scholarship Program Awards
• Credit Union
• Dental Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Job Referral Bonus Program (Eligible Employees Only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Time Off Policies
• Prescription Plans
• Safety Awards Program (Specific Employees Only)
• Safe Driving Bonus Program (Drivers Only)
• Service Awards
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Vision Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Jury Duty Leave

Estes reserves the right to change, adjust, amend or terminate its benefits at any time.