Job description

GTS Transportation is looking to add talented dispatchers to our operations team. A successful dispatcher will have great negotiating skills, sales experience, be able to work in a fast paced environment, and a team player.

Truck Dispatcher Duties & Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates directly with brokers, and keep in constant communication with your drivers to ensure timely acceptance of offered loads.
• Plan and dispatch drivers to appropriate locations per customer request in the most efficient and cost effective manner available.
• Using freight booking platforms to book freight.
• Establishing relationships with customers/brokers.
• Entering orders into TMS.
• Proactively tracking shipments and alerting brokers for anticipated scheduling delays.
• Maintaining strong relationships with drivers.
• Keep tabs on the weather at all drivers' locations to be able to flag potential issues, typically with the aid of numerous computer programs.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact to balance drivers' health and safety with customer requirements.
• Coordinate and manage the most efficient loads to remain cost-effective as a company,

Minimum Requirements:

• Authorized to work in US without sponsorship
• Fundamental knowledge of transportation, routing, and geography in US
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel.
• Ability to professionally communicate with customers, OTR drivers, and dispatchers.
• Ability to work individually and as a part of a team.
• Fluent in both verbal and written English

Truck Dispatcher Skills & Competencies

• Computer skills: You should be proficient with computer technology, able to learn company-specific programs, and access GPS monitoring programs.
• Language skills: You should be fluent in English, and knowing a second language is a plus but not required
• Interpersonal skills: You'll be working with drivers, customers, and vendors, not all of whom will necessarily have the same goals in mind.
• Be able to demonstrate attention to details and excellent follow through;
• Team player and can collaborate with other members of our organization;
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy with customers, drivers and other staff members.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and reorganize workload in order to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications / Additional Skills:

Previous experience with automated TMS systems and electronic logbook systems is preferred.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Computer literate

Able to work in a fast paced environment

Able to handle heavy phone traffic

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60527: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Freight Dispatching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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