Independent Dispatch Coordinator for Flatbed and/or Reefer

Tesla Transport Inc. transportation company is looking for an experienced or motivated-to-learn professional independent dispatcher for flatbed or rgn trailers.

We offer:

• Great professional and financial growth opportunity;
• Comfortable offices;
• 1099 form of employment;

Requirements:

Dealbreakers:

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in the trucking industry as a dispatcher or truck driver;
• Experience with 53 ft. flatbed or reefer trailer;
• Ability to work from the office in LINCOLNWOOD from 7 AM to 4 PM.

Additional skills and knowledge that will be considered:

• Negotiation and logistics planning skills;
• Good knowledge and practical daily utilization of HOS;
• Previous experience with Mcleod or DAT and Samsara.

A dispatcher is responsible for:

• Coordinating and managing the pickup and delivery of ground-transported cargo;
• Negotiating the best rates with vendors, the most cost-effective delivery options with customers, and the most efficient routes with drivers, all while answering phones when drivers need assistance;
• Fulfill an administrative role by, monitoring driver progress, processing orders, and managing driver concerns.

Daily duties:

• Lead the negotiation of tariffs and rates with the brokers or customers to obtain competitive rates;
• Conduct load picks up, transit, and delivery by following DOT and company high safety standards;
• Update and input equipment and load-related information in corporate TMS(software), and loading board;
• Oversee and control cargo loading and securement;
• Build and maintain relationships with freight brokers and customers;
• Take on the responsibility of booking the most efficient loads to remain cost/profit effective as a company;
• Follow company policies and procedures;
• Resolve freight-related problems both internal and external with brokers/shippers to increase customer satisfaction;
• Communicate with coworkers, to schedule a truck at the location in case of a breakdown;
• Maintain regular office attendance from 7 am till 4 pm with the following driver’s support out of the personal means of communication (cell phone, home computer, etc).

Apply on Indeed or send your resume to direct email: [email protected] a direct number during working hours (Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm) to get more details about the position:

Laura(HR Manager)2246161093

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Detail-oriented and comfortable learning/using multiple software systems

Salary based on experience.

IN OFFICE ONLY, located in Lincolnwood, IL.
M-F 7 am-4 pm

Awesome team to work with.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Flatbed: 1 year (Preferred)
• Refrigerated trailer: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (Required)

Work Location: In person