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This position is responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable scheduling and dispatching of Motor Coach Drivers. Dispatch Coordinators are to supervise and report any drivers for not following Company safety policies as well as those states under FMCSA 49 CFR. In certain locations the Dispatch Coordinator is responsible for also auditing trip documentation such as log book/ELD and expense receipts upon driver's arrivals and departures. Assists the Safety Director with issues pertaining to safety.
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and dispatch drivers as required by passenger flow.
- Assist field staff with coordination of routes.
- Manage driver compliance - housekeeping, daily inspection policies, timesheets, log books, etc.
- Assist management to ensure transportation compliance and associated rules and regulations are being adhered to.
- Assure vehicles contain all permits and required documentation
- Manage and communicate vehicle issues with the Maintenance shop
- Maintenance of files associated with drivers and transportation compliance.
- Maximize utilization of drivers and internal equipment.
- Coordinate and track location of units and drivers utilizing GPS system
- Communicate and record departure/arrival times to all runs to the corresponding terminals
- Communicate driver issues to the Dispatch Director.
- Assist with driver training and maintain accurate training, vehicle, and safety records in compliance with all provincial and federal transport regulations
- Communicate weather conditions to drivers
- Coordinate alternate routes due to weather or traffic conditions
- Assist Dispatch Director with the issuing of discipline reports
- Assist drivers with breakdowns
- Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE:
-2 years of Dispatch experience
- Bilingual ( spanish and english)
