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Longway Truckline, Inc. was founded in Sep 2018. The idea was to develop a full-service, third-party logistics company that would focus on warehousing, container drayage, and truckload solutions.
Full Job Description
Intermodal Dispatcher
$18 to $30 /hr.
Houston, Texas
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Temp to Hire
Resource Staffing is seeking an Intermodal Dispatcher to join the dispatch team of an emerging intermodal transportation company in the Houston area. Our client specializes in international and intermodal drayage services and is seeking a strong leader to help us grow their company. The ideal candidate has 3 years or more of working dispatcher in a trucking environment and has port and rail experience and drayage and port experience.
Dispatcher’s Daily Responsibilities:
Answer/Compose emails to a customer base regarding cargo and shipments
Check daily steamship lines for return locations
Check ETAs on the drivers for dispatched loads and provide drivers with updates/load information
Check the LYNX system for the release of container orders and scheduled delivery with customers via email
Review container numbers, confirm ready vessel, cargo deadline dates, or pick up
Cargo
Complete the Driver Dispatch Form on each container
Dispatch drivers via text thread throughout the day and for the following day
Communicating with drivers throughout the day via phone or dispatch thread
Must be find Shipment for all truck and make good relationship with customer
Be proactive and always know ETA of cargo, and inform truck issues or accidents
Communicate any cargo change and ETA with the customer, and the shipping department
What We Are Looking For:
High School or equivalent
Must have trucking dispatching experience (preferred 3+ years)
Be customer service always focused
Must understand the concept of pre-dispatching and dispatching
Must have drayage experience and port knowledge
Knowledge of the ports is a plus
Possess a "can do and will do" attitude
Must have excellent work tenure and must be punctual
Basic MS Office and texting skills as well as a typing speed of >35 wpm
Must be able to text driver status or ETA
Must be able to multitask and communicate ETA order change will clients and departments
Critical thinking, logical reasoning, innovation, and ability to pay strong attention to details
Exceptional customer service is non-negotiable
Excellent telephone and email etiquette
Must be able to pass criminal background (no theft or embezzlement)
Strong knowledge of truck chassis sizes and axile size (40ft, 20ft, 20ft triaxle)
Benefits:
Temp to Hire opportunity
Excellent compensation
Direct Deposit
Weekly pay
Excellent intermodal experience
If you feel you can use your port experience to make a difference in the dispatch department, apply today!
About Resource Staffing
As an equal opportunity employer, we value our employees and foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. However, you identify and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply today.
for more info call or text 832-247-3550 ,info@longwaytruckline.com
