Line Haul Dispatch Supervisor
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Location: Corporate Office - Richmond, VA
Department: Operations
Job Summary
- 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
- Other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications
- Supervisory experience in the trucking industry, preferably LTL (minimum one year)
- Dispatch experience (minimum one year)
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation and Safety regulations
- Strong communication skills
- Customer Service experience with internal and external customers
- Good decision making ability
- Knowledge of AS400 system
- Good geographic knowledge of the United States
- Minimum of high school diploma, some college desired
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, holidays
Comprehensive Benefits
- 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.