Dedicated Transportation Coordinator

About the job

• The Dedicated Transportation Coordinators manage, coordinate, and communicate with our truck fleet during the off-hours through satellite and telephone networks.
• Continuously answer and process messages from 180 to 300 drivers through the Qualcomm satellite communication system.
• Monitor assigned, pre-assigned, committed, and late load statuses.
• Authorize and pay out driver expenses, assist in driver personal and safety issues, plan trailer swaps and splits as needed.
• Troubleshoot problems that drivers have such as late loads, load assignment, routing, permits, lumpers, advances, finding empty trailers, and overweight problems.

• Responsibilities:
• Answer and process messages from 180 to 300 drivers using our operating systems, driver telematics and phone communication.
• Monitor Assigned, Pre-Assigned, Committed, and Late load status. Authorize Lumper pay, emergency home time, route drivers to terminals for safety issues, plan swaps & splits as needed.
• Answer telephone calls from drivers regarding hometime, swap/splits, routing issues.
• Troubleshoot problems that drivers have such as: late loads, load assignment, routing, permits, lumpers, advances, finding empty trailers and overweight problems.
• Perform various duties as needed, i.e., copying, calling customers for directions and late loads, retrieving directions from internet, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.

• Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business
• Administration with an emphasis in Transportation/Logistics, Management, Marketing or equivalent
• experience preferred.
• Six months to one year previous dispatch experience preferred.
• Mid-range AS400 and P.C. computer experience preferred.
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We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.
• Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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