<p>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 Ohio drivers; owner operators and/or fleet. Communicate and coordinate between all Ohio locations to maximize drivers' time. Assist drivers with any equipment issues, detention time, rail billing, and any additional requests made of driver.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Complete lines of dispatch in computer system from paperwork that drivers turn in daily relating to completed runs. Scan paperwork into system once completed. </li><li>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 THS if needed. </li><li>Apply any additional charges including and notify customer service of changes. </li><li>Track/Maintain Ohio yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional Pool </li><li>Actively participate in driver recruiting and retention </li><li>Distributes and keeps track of the Nextel radios and fleet truck assignments </li><li>Request rail billing </li><li>Processes ATP's and Non-Productive pay. Review preliminary payroll </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Skills Required</p> <ul> <li>Data entry skills; Excellent communication and organizational skills </li></ul> <p>Knowledge Required:</p> <ul> <li>DOT Regulations; Hazardous Materials; Computer literate; Ability to multi-task. Intermodal/Trucking experience </li></ul> <p>Supervision Received:</p> <p>Operation Manager</p> <p>Supervision of Others:</p> <p>Drivers</p> <p>Confidential Data:</p> <p>Driver pay information; customer accounts; dispatch activities</p>