Posted 22 days ago
Port Intermodal Dispatcher
AI Summary
Manages daily fleet and transportation operations for drayage and intermodal trucking at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, dispatching drivers and trucks, scheduling appointments, overseeing terminal operations, and coordinating maintenance and roadside assistance.
About this role
All Modal Transportation is looking to fill a position for an experienced and energetic Fleet Dispatcher/Transportation Manager to support our year-round operations. All Modal is a Drayage & Intermodal Trucking company servicing the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the rails roads. The position is responsible for managing the daily operations of our drivers and company-owned trucks.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing operation of steady routes; dispatching and scheduling appointments with terminals, pick-ups, and drop-offs
- Responsible for managing a local fleet of Drivers
- Complete oversight of our drivers and daily terminal operations
- Working closely with the Office Manager in regard to the qualification, hiring, training, and retention of drivers
- Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations and the ability to operate in compliance with these regulations as well as within company guidelines
- Managing routine and non-routine maintenance for all the trucks and coordinating such repairs with various shops in the area
- Handling roadside assistance needs and developing a cost-effective way to minimize on-the-road tire changes and repairs
- Monitoring budget and operational metrics while diagnosing and improving processes and procedures to ultimately improve performance and profitability
- Other duties as required
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of port - drayage dispatching experience and operations in the trucking industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability
- Ability to multi-task various functions simultaneously
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Have strong attention to detail
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and long hours
- Strong computer skills – good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook
- Professional driving experience is a plus
- Spanish, Russian, or Bulgarian speaking is a plus
Benefits:
Competitive pay
Paid Time Off – vacation and holidays, health care, dental, vision, Life Insurance & 401K
Growing Company with potential for career advancements!
