Dispatcher - Fastfrate Group (Winnipeg)
About the role
Fastfrate is looking for an experienced Dispatcher to join our team!
The Driver Coordinator (Monday - Friday) is the main point of contact between the backbone of the transportation industry (our AZ Drivers) and the organization. This role is responsible for effectively coordinating a group of drivers to success through continual communication from the shipment pick-up to delivery and ensuring the appropriate internal departments (i.e. Customer Service, Breakdown, Customs) are aware of any updates. Position represents the company in a positive image with employees, customers and the community always performing in a safe and ethical manner to achieve financial success. Enjoys working in challenging situations, remaining calm and level-headed in stressful situations. The candidate will have industry experience, preferably within a unionized environment.
The Opportunity
We are currently hiring a Dispatcher to join our Operations Team in Winnipeg, Ontario for an afternoon shift, 3:0 This is a great opportunity for someone who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and do what needs to be done to make a significant contribution in positioning a forward-thinking company to the next level of achievement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Communicate dispatch information to Drivers
- Monitor and respond to driver’s satellite messages
- Participate in and support driver retention initiatives
- Collaborate with Customer Service and Planning teams to efficiently solve problems
- Maintain fair and equitable distribution of work
- Monitor driver performance and miles
- Coach driver’s regarding customs, hazmat, hours of service, policy, regulations, satellites
- Develop solutions for any driver inquiries
- Update customer websites
- Communicate & problem solve with customers as required
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications and Attributes
- Minimum of 2 years truckload dispatch experience is an asset
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of Customer Service experience
- Working knowledge of the North American transportation industry
- ACE and Customs/border crossing experience an asset
- Keen interest in building relationships with your team of drivers and co-workers
- Desire to urgently resolve incidents that occur while driver is delivering their load
- Exhibits a conscious effort to understand the causes instead of just the effects of a situation
- Completes daily tasks autonomously, but enjoys collaborating with others when solving problems
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good communications skills (written and verbal)
- Intermediate level computer skills and proficient keyboarding
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About Challenger Motor Freight Inc
Challenger is a North American leader in the supply chain industry and has been since its inception in 1975. The Challenger Group employs more than 2,000 people and operates approximately 1,500 trucks and 3,300 trailers. As one of the largest privately owned truckload carriers in Canada, Challenger has been consistently recognized by its customers and within the industry for the outstanding quality of its services.
This year, Challenger was once again given the honour of being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and has been a Platinum member since 2007. Challenger is an active leader in many significant green initiatives, including LEED certification of their headquarters and SmartWay Transport partnership.
In addition to our state of the art HQ facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, the Challenger Group has facilities in Montreal, Toronto, London, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, Chicago and Long Beach.
Dispatcher - Fastfrate Group (Winnipeg)
About the role
Fastfrate is looking for an experienced Dispatcher to join our team!
The Driver Coordinator (Monday - Friday) is the main point of contact between the backbone of the transportation industry (our AZ Drivers) and the organization. This role is responsible for effectively coordinating a group of drivers to success through continual communication from the shipment pick-up to delivery and ensuring the appropriate internal departments (i.e. Customer Service, Breakdown, Customs) are aware of any updates. Position represents the company in a positive image with employees, customers and the community always performing in a safe and ethical manner to achieve financial success. Enjoys working in challenging situations, remaining calm and level-headed in stressful situations. The candidate will have industry experience, preferably within a unionized environment.
The Opportunity
We are currently hiring a Dispatcher to join our Operations Team in Winnipeg, Ontario for an afternoon shift, 3:0 This is a great opportunity for someone who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and do what needs to be done to make a significant contribution in positioning a forward-thinking company to the next level of achievement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Communicate dispatch information to Drivers
- Monitor and respond to driver’s satellite messages
- Participate in and support driver retention initiatives
- Collaborate with Customer Service and Planning teams to efficiently solve problems
- Maintain fair and equitable distribution of work
- Monitor driver performance and miles
- Coach driver’s regarding customs, hazmat, hours of service, policy, regulations, satellites
- Develop solutions for any driver inquiries
- Update customer websites
- Communicate & problem solve with customers as required
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications and Attributes
- Minimum of 2 years truckload dispatch experience is an asset
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of Customer Service experience
- Working knowledge of the North American transportation industry
- ACE and Customs/border crossing experience an asset
- Keen interest in building relationships with your team of drivers and co-workers
- Desire to urgently resolve incidents that occur while driver is delivering their load
- Exhibits a conscious effort to understand the causes instead of just the effects of a situation
- Completes daily tasks autonomously, but enjoys collaborating with others when solving problems
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good communications skills (written and verbal)
- Intermediate level computer skills and proficient keyboarding
r5kpWSJQ0W
About Challenger Motor Freight Inc
Challenger is a North American leader in the supply chain industry and has been since its inception in 1975. The Challenger Group employs more than 2,000 people and operates approximately 1,500 trucks and 3,300 trailers. As one of the largest privately owned truckload carriers in Canada, Challenger has been consistently recognized by its customers and within the industry for the outstanding quality of its services.
This year, Challenger was once again given the honour of being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and has been a Platinum member since 2007. Challenger is an active leader in many significant green initiatives, including LEED certification of their headquarters and SmartWay Transport partnership.
In addition to our state of the art HQ facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, the Challenger Group has facilities in Montreal, Toronto, London, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, Chicago and Long Beach.