What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher ZFS position at Zeeland Farm?
Job Summary :
Coordinates freight requests with company equipment, independent contractors, and / or outside brokers to meet customer's requests. Focuses on intermodal container transportation. Handles all related administrative duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for the daily dispatch of company trucks and owner operators by communicating load information and any special instructions.
- Monitors drivers' performance including on-time deliveries, customer service, and condition of truck, and provides feedback to drivers on their performance.
- Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, federal and state laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Communicates important load / company information to drivers in a timely manner.
- Responsible for efficient load allocation through maximizing use of equipment / manpower and minimizing deadhead miles.
- Monitors equipment locations in order to match the closest equipment with customer needs.
- Seeks ways to generate extra revenue and improve equipment utilization.
- Records and documents load information and assignments along with driver paperwork.
- Communicates with customers in order to maintain correct inventory levels.
- Provides customer support to negotiate / establish rates, provide transportation services, and help resolve problems.
- Maintains list of available equipment and assigns equipment according to factors such as length of service, freight requirements, etc.
- Coordinates with Maintenance for scheduling equipment into yard for service / repair or for on-the-road breakdown repairs.
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
- Provides a "Customer Service" attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation / environment at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
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