Dispatcher
Rush Transportation & Logistics has 2 openings for friendly, reliable dispatchers to join our growing company as 1st or 2nd Shift Dispatcher.
What You'll Do:
Rush dispatchers are our best communicators and problem solvers! You'll be watching your dispatch boards to schedule drivers for our customers, ensuring pick-up and delivery of freight happens on-time, and safely. Other duties include assisting drivers with directions, coordinating solutions with our Dayton Driver Manager for any issues that may disrupt our impeccable customer service.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the transportation industry
- Previous Dispatching Experience
- Knowledge of Dayton and surrounding areas
- Experience in working with mapping systems
Preferred Requirements:
- Knowledge in DOT/FMCSA Regulations
- Experience working with Motive (formerly Keep Truckin') and CXT is a bonus
Job Duties:
- Strategically and efficiently dispatch runs to assigned drivers
- Scheduling routes and/or services, along with checking on, and confirming with drivers their runs
- Building and fostering relationships with customers, company drivers and independent contractors
- Fielding driver and customer calls using excellent customer service skills
- Ensuring accurate and on-time deliveries
- Monitoring productivity performance and metrics
- Proactively address problems and advise of possible solutions for resolution
- Coordinating with Sales Team on set-up and delivery for customers
- Track and report on trailer locations daily
- Effectively communicating with internal and external customers
- Accepting ownership in organizational goal achievement
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- $15,000 Life Insurance Optional Life & AD&D
- 401(k) Matching
- Free MDLive Teledoc Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Casual Work Environment
Rush Transportation & Logistics is a 2nd generation family-owned business founded in 1981 with our headquarters located in Dayton, Ohio. Today, Rush has proudly been serving Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and other surrounding areas with our fleet of over 250 vehicles on the road. We make around 1,000 deliveries a day for customers in all types of industries.
If you are looking to work for a leading expediting company that treats the employees RIGHT then this is the right company for YOU! Rush believes that hard work and dedication should come with GREAT PAY and BENEFITS.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
PI226032318