Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $27.00
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Job Description
C.R. England, Inc. is a renowned transportation company with a rich history dating back to 1920, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. As one of North America’s premier carriers, C.R. England specializes in Dedicated, Over-The-Road, cross-border Mexico, and Intermodal transportation services. The company is recognized for its commitment to operational excellence and workforce management, frequently earning accolades such as Newsweek's 'America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women' and 'America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.' Additionally, C.R. England has been honored with distinctions such as the 2020 Glassdoor Top Places to Work Award and the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award. The company’s mission... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- ability to work with office equipment, utilizing computers for majority of tasks and familiar with Microsoft Office suite of programs
- proficient with Excel and other reporting capabilities
- excellent interpersonal skills with drivers, other personnel, customers, and management
- excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- prior logistical or planning experience needed
- transportation or logistics industry experience preferred
- strong geographical knowledge with expertise in time and distance requirements as it pertains to Department
- knowledge of transportation regulations
- capable of hearing sufficiently to perceive normal speaking levels and receive detailed information through oral communication
- capable of physical activity including kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 25 pounds
- able to work extended hours including weekends, holidays, and various shifts
- capable of sitting at a desk for extended periods
- proficient in English speaking, writing, and reading
- capable of visual acuity to prepare and analyze data
- ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions and changes
- professionally handle incoming requests via phone and in person
- capable of occasional travel by air or car
Job Qualifications
- Ability to work with office equipment, utilizing computers for majority of tasks and familiar with Microsoft Office suite of programs
- proficient with Excel and other reporting capabilities
- excellent interpersonal skills with drivers, other personnel, customers, and management
- excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- college degree preferred but combination of college work and experience will be considered
- prior logistical or planning experience needed
- transportation or logistics industry experience preferred
- strong geographical knowledge with expertise in time and distance requirements as it pertains to Department
- knowledge of transportation regulations
Job Duties
- Build and match planned freight to day cabs or condo trucks and drivers
- review PTAs and driver’s requests for time off or home time in planning loads for same-day or next-day dispatching
- schedule work and assign tasks to drivers
- coordinate with others in the department for awareness of driver, freight, and asset availability
- identify concerns with drivers who may need additional support, coaching, or disciplinary action to supervisors and managers
- coordinate with Maintenance on trucks out of service or returning to service to plan and dispatch accordingly
- plan for future freight when available from customers
- track drivers, loads, and receivers to ensure dispatching runs as planned
- coordinate backhauls in a Dedicated environment to meet customer needs and keep freight, trucks, and trailers moving consistently
- maintain frequent contact with assigned drivers, monitoring call-offs, fatigue concerns, and equipment issues
- ensure trainees work appropriately to next phase of training and placement in a dedicated training environment
- ensure loads assigned are appropriate for teams and hours available
- monitor hours of service for dispatching and compliance
- focus on routing trucks or drivers with capacity for better efficiency in a dedicated training environment
- handle urgent situations affecting on-time delivery such as traffic or weather conditions
- assist in orienting new drivers to fleets/accounts on communication and scheduling expectations
- work with drivers who have unique scheduling needs or issues, coordinating with supervisors and managers for special considerations
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