About us

We are freight dispatchers – that means that we partner with independent truck drivers to find them loads to pick up and deliver each and every day. We have experience negotiating for the best rates, navigating our carriers through high profit areas, and maintaining constant, effective communication. We will make sure that you are always aware of what is going on, where you are headed, and that you have all the information you need for smooth pick ups and drop offs.

Our working environment:

o Work from home company

o Casual work attire

o On the job training

o Relaxed vibe

About the role

Overview:

We are a small, but growing, 3 person team that will continue to grow as the business grows. We are looking to add someone with experience dispatching multiple semi trucks and box trucks.

Dispatching is our main focus but this person should also be an effective communicator and have good attention to detail.

This position and the entire company are remote, meaning you will work from home. We will require that you have an office set up that is sufficient for speedy web-based work. Meaning, a desk and chair, a fast computer with fast internet, at least 1 external monitor. As long as you are set up to work from home you get to enjoy that added flexibility of not having to go into an office and being able to spend more time with your family.

Compensation:

Please don’t apply if you are over-qualified or if the below compensation isn’t in line with what you’re looking for

We are expecting to pay this position $650 per week and have them work between 35 and 45 hours a week, depending on business needs. This role will function as an independent contractor, which just means we will not take taxes out of your pay and we do not offer any benefits at the moment. We will pay weekly on Mondays and you will be paid for holidays that you have off.

We work on a typical business day, from 8am to 5pm EST (7am to 4pm if CT). We are a service business so our clients dictate our hours, morning are the busiest. Be available, be concise and you will succeed. There may be some work on the weekends but that should be rare, usually just answering a text message from one of our drivers.

Again, for tax purposes this person will be treated as an independent contractor. We will not deduct taxes from your pay and there will be no benefits (401k, insurance, etc) for this position.

This person will be dispatching multiple trucks and should expect to work about 40 hours a week, it can be a little higher or lower some weeks but should be fairly consistent.

Responsibilities:

o Search for and secure transportation work for the truck drivers that make up our roster, this will include constant emailing, calling, and maybe texting freight brokers to find work that matches our drivers' needs

o Communicating pick up and drop off details to our truck drivers

o Organizing files and keeping records of the loads your drivers are doing

o Monitoring and updating shipment status, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for both our truckers and 3rd parties

o Handling incoming calls and inquiries related to transportation and logistics

o Log into, post, interact, and maintain social media accounts during business hours only

o Perform data entry tasks to input and update shipment details in Google Sheets/ Google Drive

Requirements:

o Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

o Confidence and willingness to do multiple phone calls and email communications each day where you will have to do light negotiating

o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

o Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

o Proficient in data entry and comfortable working with Google Suite

o Has their own reliable computer, phone, and internet connection

o At least 18 years old

o Has at least a high school diploma

o Previous experience in or knowledge of the transportation industry or freight dispatching is required

o Ability to quickly calculate basic math (calculating rate per mile when given both the rate and miles)

o Please be ready and willing to provide references if you are selected

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $650.00 per week

Benefits:

Referral program

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dispatching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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