Job Id: 1556

Leadway Transport Ltd

icimm@outlook.com

May 5, 2023

Delta

Canada

Full Time

Leadway Transport Ltd

Job Brief:

Leadway Transport Ltd. is looking to hire a highly functioning, reliable, and self-motivated individual to fulfill the role of Dispatch Logistician. Be part of a successful company dedicated to achieving transportation, warehousing and logistics excellence.

Job duties include:

• Establish work schedules, procedures and coordinate activities with drivers, shipping, receiving and accounting
• Scheduling and proactively dispatching/supervising a fleet of drivers (local/line haul/owner operators), trucks and trailers by coordinating with other dispatchers
• Utilize company software and programs to dispatch trucks and update equipment status on internal systems
• Assign drivers and trucks, and design routes
• Direct the pickup and delivery activities
• Receive customer requests for the pickup and delivery of freight and consolidate freight orders into truckloads for specific destinations
• Professionally communicate between customers, drivers and dock workers to ensure delivery appointments are kept and are according to client specifications
• Prepare and submit progress and other reports
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Handle multiple calls and methods of communication including email, text messaging and in pers

Job skills:

• Previous Dispatch experience in the trucking industry will be an asset
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers, scanners and fax machines
• Tech-savvy with dedicated logistics software
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to learn new tasks quickly