Dispatcher, Dedicated

Dispatcher, Dedicated WHIRLPOOL SE MCDONOUGH GA Mon-Fri 0900-1800 Position open to remote: No Grade: HR08 Compensation Range: 17.89 - 21.04 Who We Are: Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S. Why U.S. Xpress? Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below! Medical, Dental, and Vision Basic/Supplemental Life Accidental Death/Dismemberment Health Savings Accounts Flexible Savings Accounts Company Paid Holidays Paid Time Off 401k with Employer Matching Contribution Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental Leave Short Term Incentive Program Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance What You’ll Do: Resolves customer service issues or complaints, ensures proper driver and equipment utilization, and maintains timely shipment pick-up and delivery specifications to meet customer needs and demands. Tracks and works with accounts to receive all assigned lanes and commitment levels from all shipping locations. Customer Service Solicit freight orders from assigned customer base via a multitude of communication exchanges on assigned schedule days, commensurate with company and business level needs. Schedule/reschedule pick up /delivery appointments for all tendered loads from assigned customers. Develop and maintain strong customer service relationships to generate the highest level of freight order volume for assigned customers. Monitor available communication exchanges continuously for receipt of freight load orders to accept available loads Contact customer(s) proactively providing shipment status updates. Seek alternate solutions with available resources in the event of a service deviation including change of pick up or delivery appointments. Inform customer(s) of the status of shipments including in some cases updating the customer web sites or EDI exchanges. Since many accounts have specific requirements search for alternate coverage or other solutions with in customers’ requirements to prevent service failure. Record and notate customer complaints during schedule shifts. Remedy complaints using resources available during schedule shift. Make sure to include very detailed information to account management of all customer complaints. Review drivers hours prior to accepting freight to confirm on time service. Based on customer SOP. Enter new customers properly into system. Including gate locations, directions as well as location polygons. Load planner Match freight loads with the optimal driver base and customer needs within the dedicated account covering during scheduled shift. Review loads prior to assigning to ensure driver have hours of service under DOT regulations requirements. Review drivers have the proper trailer type for loading. If not locate the needed equipment. Unassign and reassign loads to prevent service failure or minimize service failure impact. When loads are reassign, mini…

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