Position title

Local Pick-up and Delivery Dispatcher

Description

Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late '80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada. MVT began to recognize its value as a leader in quality service.

In 1991, MVT brought its knowledge of time-sensitive, reliable transportation to the U.S./Mexico border in service of the twin-plant industry. The acquisition of numerous 53 ft. Dry Van trailers made out fleet a sizable force in the industry.

Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.

Mesilla Valley Transportation is now hiring a Local Pick-up and Delivery Dispatcher- (Full-time) in Laredo, TX . The Local P&D Dispatcher is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing local drivers while also keeping trailer pools in the area maintained and attaining high on time pick-ups and deliveries.

Salary: $12.50/hour

Schedule: Saturday-Tuesday, 7 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company resources are most profitably utilized and assigned to customer orders in a way that keep company commitments to customers and drivers
• Daily planning and utilization of local drivers/trucks.
• Inspects and opens trailer doors, by physically reaching and climbing into trailers
• Accurately enters information into company computer systems
• Maintains direct contact with members of the organization to coordinate and increase the efficiency driver, truck and trailer assignments
• Supervises Local Drivers.
• Manage trailers in the area to include getting trailers rotated, report broke down trailers to risk/shop, and recover idling/lost/repaired trailers.
• Communicate effectively with the customer service team on any delays, inaccurate computer data, and push for accessorials.
• Identify trailer detention opportunities to equipment control
• Assists the local P&D supervisor as directed, other duties may be assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience in a motor carrier operation
• Demonstrated ability to plan motor carrier resources to meet company, customers and driver needs
• Moderate knowledge of North American supply chain network and operation
• Competent user of Innovative Computing TMS and MS Office
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

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Employment Type

Industry

Transportation

Job Location

13609 Cabezut Dr,, Laredo, TX 78045, TX, 78045, U.S.

Base Salary

$26,000

Date posted

10/21/2020

Valid through

12/31/2020