Intermodal Trucking Dispatcher Job at Trillium Transport DBA Horizon Freight System, Detroit, MI

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  • Trillium Transport DBA Horizon Freight System
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Intermodal Dispatcher
Job Summary:

The Intermodal Dispatcher is responsible for the coordination and day to day dispatching of our independent owner operators, communicating and tracking the movement of a fleet of 50 drivers, as well as monitoring hours of service within DOT regulations. Communication with customers and operational support team.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor truck drivers Hours of Service, ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations
  • Provide delivery status updates to customers upon request
  • Partner with other dispatcher and operational team members to address all operational issues
  • Strategic thinking to coordinate multiple deliveries to maximize time and location
  • Participate in key decisions pertaining to safe and responsible daily operations, load planning, dispatching and operational execution
  • Data entry- updating system with equipment (container and chassis) adding additional charges to be invoiced
  • Rail billing and communicating with steamship lines and customers
  • Establishing and cultivating business relationships with truck drivers and customers, resolve conflicts, keep driver retention

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year of Intermodal (ocean import and export) trucking dispatch experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of where the truck driver goes for specific equipment, and equipment availability status. ie; Daily container and chassis pick up and drop off locations
  • Experience and knowledge with external rail and steamship line websites and ability to trace containers at rail yards and rail bill containers
  • Must be able to work in a faced paced environment
  • Ability to multi task while paying close attention to detail
  • Good time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills via phone and email
  • Self-motivated and disciplined
  • Problem resolution and analytical ability
  • Good judgment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time,

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