Who We Are:
Tenold Transportation is a flat deck carrier that has been operating in Canada for over 50 years. Being part of the Mullen Group, Tenold has infrastructure and assets to offer a wide range of transportation, cross dock, and warehousing solutions to its customers across Canada.
Overview:
The role of the dispatcher is to coordinate customers’ needs with available trucks. As well as to provide excellent service and to ensure maximum revenue. As a dispatcher you are planning whether you have a truck to pick up and deliver the goods within the customers timeline and whether there is enough revenue to make the trip worthwhile.
Responsibilities:
- Determining whether a trip can be done using our Tenold Fleet or a third-party carrier
- Assign freight to regional fleet and communicate plans to operators
- Facilitate a good relationship with drivers through revenue expectation, home time, vacation etc.
- Reducing empty miles for trips
- Communicate with customer service representatives to ensure customer requirements are being met
- Generate required shipping documents
- Monitor operator compliance with applicable regulations
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
Prior experience in transportation dispatch – flat deck, LTL and TL
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledge of Truckmate is an asset
- Knowledge of Canadian and US Hours of Service regulations
- Knowledge of cargo securement regulations
- Knowledge of weight and dimension regulations
- Good communication skills in written and spoken English
- Good computer and telephone skills
- Able to function well in a fast-paced, open team environment
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
A position has become available for a Dispatcher based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. ***Only candidates residing in British Columbia will be considered for the position***
Tenold Transportation is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during the recruitment process. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abbotsford, BC V2T 6C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What type of vehicles have you dispatched before?
Experience:
- Dispatch: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
