Dispatcher

Beelman Truck Co. has provided dependable, reliable service since 1906. With over 800 power units and more than 71 million miles last year, it is no surprise that Beelman Truck Co. is number 1 in the dry bulk business.

We are currently hiring an experienced transportation dispatcher to join our growing team in our corporate office located in East St. Louis, IL. The successful candidate must possess self-motivation and critical thinking. Previous Bulk Commodity experience is preferred. This is a full time, in-office position.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:00AM - 5:00PM

Pay: $65 - $70K a year depending on experience.

Description:

Responsible for the movement and scheduling of freight, utilization of drivers, and the deployment of available equipment to maximize utilization and productivity while ensuring prompt, courteous and efficient service to all customers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Utilize independent judgment and effectively manage work assignments.
• Continuously interact with customers, as required.
• Create and maximize capacity by ensuring productive use of all assets, equipment and drivers.
• Ensure maximum productivity by achieving or exceeding Company-established goals.
• Assign loads to drivers based on optimum routes, equipment availability and driver location.
• Dispatch drivers and equipment to ensure efficient utilization and minimum delay time.
• Maintain communication and ensure drivers have adequate knowledge and resources to accomplish assigned duties.
• Administers and supports safety to ensure a safe work place and to be in compliance with DOT regulations and multi-state laws.
• Coordinates equipment repair with appropriate terminal to reduce mechanical failures and delays.
• Completes necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to ensure an efficient and steady flow of information.
• Meet committed delivery times while ensuring quality service
• Communicate effectively both in person, electronically and on the phone.
• Ensure route completion via the driver check-in process.
• Report driver performance issues or concerns to appropriate management for resolution.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of TMW software, Samsara and Dry Bulk commodities a plus

We Offer

• $65K - $70K a year, based on experience.
• 5-10% weekly Bonus potential!
• 2% Profit Sharing Bonus paid Weekly!
• Company paid health benefits after 60 days!
• Family Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term disability also available!
• 401(k) with a 25% company match!
• Up to 4 Weeks Paid Vacation!
• Casual Work Environment!

Beelman Truck Co. is a drug-free work environment. Upon acceptance of any position, pre-employment testing includes work steps and drug screen (hair follicle and urine sample).

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working with Samsara?
• Do you have previous experience working with TMW?
• Are you willing and able to work the schedule listed, Monday thru Friday, 7am - 5pm?
• Are you able to pass a pre-employment urine drug screen, hair follicle test and a pre-employment physical?

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• East Saint Louis, IL 62205 (Required)

Work Location: In person