Dispatcher, Mainfreight Transport - Houston, TX

Truck Dispatcher Mainfreight Transport, Houston Texas

Looking for a career not just a job, with a great environment? We are hiring a Transport Dispatch Coordinator to coordinate customer delivery activities (B2B) and direct our owner-driver, LTL network out of our Transport Branch in the Greater Houston Area.

The Transport Dispatch Coordinator must excel at problem solving, managing schedules, coordinating multiple activities and providing a safe work environment for all drivers. Their goal is to obtain the highest possible level of customer satisfaction for all customers and add value to the services we perform for our customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Scheduling drivers to make freight deliveries or collect shipments and packages.
• Communicating with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests.
• Planning pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed.
• Preparing dispatch documents, as well as generating freight bills and invoices.
• Maintaining records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times.
• Keeping track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply.
• Reviewing drivers’ logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times.
• Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills / Attributes:

• At least 2 years’ experience in LTL Dispatch
• Absolute passion in everything they do
• Be highly ambitious and have incredibly high standards
• The ability to be decisive, firm and fast paced
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Above average computer knowledge
• The ability to work under pressure

If you are up for the challenge and want to join our passionate team, please talk with your Branch Manager before applying to Mainfreight Houston Transport.

Reach out to the Branch Manager of Houston: Natalie Rodriguez (281) 389 3058 if interested.