Southern Haulers, LLC.
Position: Dispatcher/Driver Manager
Southern Haulers is a family owned and operated asset-based carrier specializing in the transport of bulk commodities throughout the Eastern United States. Southern Haulers focuses on our outstanding Customer Service, delivered by dedicated and safe drivers, utilizing well-maintained EQUIPMENT to drive our success.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for executing a daily plan for movement of all drivers and freight within an assigned area. Operationally responsible to procure freight, coordinate incident free pickup/delivery, reaffirm proper paperwork submission for accurate invoicing and driver pay.
Team Members within our Operations Department:
- Communicate and coordinate directly with customers to service tendered shipments
- Assessing customer needs and timing of deliveries relative to available capacity and resources
- Point of Contact for all Drivers. Manage delivery schedule, paperwork submission, routing, Etc.
- Responsible for Driver; Compliance, Safety, Maintenance and Billing procedure reinforcements
- Ensure contamination-free delivery service through administering company dispatch procedures
- Provide frontline customer service for existing accounts
- Solicit freight from customers
- Answer all incoming phone calls promptly and courteously
- Monitor e-mail for incoming orders, inventory updates, and communication between team members
- Create and plan orders in planning schedules and dispatch system in coordination with team members
- Divide dispatch responsibilities with other team members
- On-call duties as needed and ability to work remotely
Requirements Potential Team Members should have:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in Transportation, Bulk or Tank logistics preferred but not required
- Self-Starter mentality and ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Working knowledge of transportation laws and regulations
- Ability to monitor driver logs and coach thorough HOS regulations
- Must be available to take calls outside of normal business hours
Benefits of Partnering with R&J Trucking include:
- Benefits package for full time employees including health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Compensation commensurate with experience
R&J Trucking Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against in any aspect of their employment on the basis of any status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
