What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager/Dispatcher position at Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.?
Job Functions:
Dispatch/Driver Management:
- The Fleet Manager has the primary responsibility to ensure strict compliance of all local, state and federal regulations such as weight restrictions, permits, hazardous materials, and hours of service
- Manage Company DOT compliance within operational area to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles including; drug and alcohol testing, driver log management, truck inspections, medical certificates, licensing and violations
- Maintain awareness of Drivers movements through regular communication and to manage and adapt to delays and/or issues on the road
- Coordinate business with Drivers and customers of the Company to optimize revenue for the Company, minimize transit time, and satisfy customer needs
- Ensure that equipment (trailers, chassis, containers, etc.) is utilized efficiently and that all equipment is accounted for including any available equipment not currently in use.
- Identify tasks being performed and categorize then as pre-pulls, street turns, drops, pulls, drop and hooks and ensure they are accurately recorded in Company system
- Coordinate changes made to operational plan (in real time) with Drivers and customers to ensure all stakeholders are aware of updates
- Oversee all communications related to specialty load boards ensuring that customers and Drivers are made aware of relevant developments
- Proactively identify operational issues wherever possible and implement a plan of action to correct and continue operations
- Respond to unforeseeable issues with Drivers, routes, customers, and equipment by developing and implementing a plan of action to correct and continue operations
- Continuously monitor rates while overseeing Drivers and operational plan to ensure contracted percentage payout is accurate and within company standards
- Contact customer regarding any additional charges that occur as a result of the operational plan
- Manage accident coordination such as instructions for drug and alcohol testing, towing, clean-up, re-power, load coordination and reporting
- Collaborate with all stakeholders (customer service, payroll clerks, dispatch, and management) to address questions, formulate operational plans, address and resolve problems, and process requests for service or equipment.
- Determine necessity, arrange for, and authorize repairs of equipment in order to restore service and schedules
Generating Rates and Customer Service:
- Contact steamship lines, storage, supplemental carriers, and/or any additional cost centers with accessorial charges which may impact the Company cost and thereby the rate charged to the customer
- Coordinating delivery times to consignees from the shipper/steamship line
- Monitor and be readily familiar with zone/book rates specific to assigned area of operation in order to provide rate quotes to customers
- Utilize zone/book rates with knowledge of available capacity in specific lanes to solicit additional business from customers to maximize lane density
US Customs and Equipment Compliance:
- Utilize rail/port websites to track whereabouts and timing of any and all relevant equipment
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate codes from U.S. customs for imports, exports and reservation numbers as appropriate
- Ensure that movement of all import/export shipments within area of operational responsibility complies with U.S. Customs requirements
Reconciliation:
- Update load and manifest statuses within Company system and identify/resolve discrepancies
- Verify accuracy of Driver, customer, Company, and/or Customs information and identify, address and resolve inconsistencies wherever possible
The duties and responsibilities listed in this Job Description are minimums only. In no way is this meant to be a complete or exhaustive list of all duties to be performed. The Company reserves the right to change or add responsibilities as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clearfield, UT 84015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000