Driver Manager- Refrigerated Intermodal

Since 1991, our client has been a leader in the transportation of refrigerated goods in Chicago. The reasons for their success are simple. They gathered the very best people and equipment available and committed themselves to exceptional customer service. They are proud of their outstanding record of safe on-time deliveries, and reputation for integrity and financial stability. Over the past 24 years they have built many great relationships with freight forwarders, steamship lines, suppliers and cold storages which provides them with a very broad knowledge of how this business works. This company’s mission is to provide reliable warehouse & transportation services and solutions at competitive pricing while treating every customer with courtesy and respect. They stand resolved to their commitment: quality service and technology creates value-added partnerships for their clients.
Driver Manager- Refrigerated Intermodal
The Driver Manager position will be responsible for the efficient scheduling of our client’s drivers and meeting their customers’ requirements. This position will interact with drivers, customers, other operations personnel (including Safety, Customer Service, Repair Shop, Warehouse, Import/Export, and Executive) departments. Scheduling and monitoring of drivers will be done through company dispatch software Profit Tools, Samsara, Disc Mobile, DPS interfaces. The successful candidate will be able to work with all our client’s drivers by describing the customer requirements in detail, while taking into account the driver’s safety status and his/her personal life components.
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:

• Ensure customer satisfaction and on-time deliveries are prioritized.
• Able to dispatch 15-20 drivers daily.
• Able to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Computer skills must be proficient level.
• Problem solving and analytical skills, as well as a strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work as needed.
• Disciplined leadership skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a positive manner.

Experience:

• 2+ years of company driver management experience required. Must provide a demonstrated history of Intermodal Dispatching, troubleshooting experience, computer proficiency, and ability to train others.
• 5+ years of demonstrated history of Intermodal Dispatching with an excellent working understanding of rail procedures preferred.
• Must have current, excellent knowledge of all related DOT, state & federal regulations/laws.
• Should have knowledge of general dispatch software and related maintenance issues important to successful day-to-day dispatch responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of Profit Tools Dispatching Software desired.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a positive manner.

This position offers a competitive base salary.
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