Work Schedule Comments: Monday through Friday, weekends as needed
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 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, rail billing, 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. Maintain A to B dispatching
* Complete lines of dispatch in SWS from paperwork that drivers turn in daily relating to completed runs
* 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 yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional Pool
* Actively participate in driver recruiting and retention
* Request rail billing
* Processes ATP’s and Non\-Productive pay. Review preliminary payroll
* Oversee drivers HOS and ELD updating
* Manage roadside repair
* Oversee and manage Rail/Port pins – reservations – LFD
* Operating with a sense of urgency while handling challenging environments
* Other duties as assigned
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:* Experience with GPA Navis system and Driver HOS required
* 3–5 years of intermodal experience preferred (not required)
* Strong data entry and computer skills
* Good communication and organizational skills
* Knowledge of DOT regulations and/or hazardous materials
* Ability to multi\-task in a fast\-paced environment