Position Overview: Plans the daily/weekly work schedule of drivers to maximize freight coverage in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Communicate and distribute appointment dates/time to IMC drivers; owner operators and/or fleet. Communicate and coordinate between all IMC locations to maximize drivers’ time. Assist drivers with any equipment issues, detention time, and any additional requests made of driver.
Essential Functions:
- Must exercise discretion and use independent judgment when relating customer requests, appointment time and assigning orders to specific drivers daily to run road, local or city.
- Send drivers their dispatches and any necessary messages through their tablet
- Handle driver service failures up to and including the authority to issue verbal and/or written discipline. Additionally, contact Manager/Cargo Specialist regarding the failure.
- Apply any additional charges including and notify customer service of changes.
- Track/Maintain Gulf yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional Pool
- Actively participate in driver recruiting and retention
- Monitor XRS System to assist drivers to manage their time
- Review preliminary payroll
Skills Required
- Data entry skills; Good communication and organizational skills
Knowledge Required:
- DOT Regulations; Hazardous Materials; Computer literate; Ability to multi-task
- Import/Export container experience
Supervision Received:
Operation Manager
Supervision of Others:
Drivers
Confidential Data:
Driver pay information; customer accounts; dispatch activities