Work Schedule Comments: Schedule is Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm.
Work day Saturday every 7-8 weeks.
Position Overview: Responsible for the daily items listed below with regard to coordinating trucks and drivers for optimal planning; Communicating with C/S, Safety/Compliance.
Operations Functions: * Responsible for the divisional drivers as directed by the Operations Manager * Assist in Planning drivers for continuous execution of moves without delays in assignments * Assist in Planning drivers for successful starts for the next day * Assist drivers with any issues in relation to pickup number, seal issues, DOT compliance, customer issues * Employee is responsible for the tracking/tracing, rail billing, as well as the timely communication to customers and dispatch team members * Last free day management * Requesting empty returns and reservations timely to avoid additional delays or cost exposure * Street turning equipment to minimize additional drays and maximize opportunities with available equipment * Empty Per diem management * Perform all necessary review of inventory on yard, loads or empties, to plan for delivery or termination of equipment * Pulling driver pay for review directly with drivers for a clear understanding of productivity/improvement where necessary * Review weekly company payroll reporting with Ops Manager to address any low performers * Assist in creating a culture of trust and cooperation with the Owner OP / Company Drivers to ensure their success and the success of the company * Any issues related to dispatch must be communicated timely to the Operations Manager * Any delays related to on-time delivery must be communicated timely to the customer service representative * Training drivers on tablet/mobile apps for better understanding of job requirements as well as to increase driver productivity Safety/Compliance Functions: * Work with drivers to ensure they are following DOT regulations * Cohesive effort to ensure all drivers are notified of upcoming expirations and safety training Additional Functions: * Communicate with other divisional teams to find opportunities to utilize all equipment for reloading opportunities * Communicate daily with divisional team members on all objectives for operations to be successful * Assist to improve overall driver retention Skills Required: Data entry, communication, organizational and time management skills, excel.
Knowledge Required: DOT Regulations, hazardous materials, computer literate, ability to Multi-task Supervision Received: Operations Manager Supervision of others: Drivers Confidential Data: Driver pay information, customer accounts, dispatch activities