Lead Dispatcher - Nights

Teton Petroleum Transport (TPT) is currently seeking a Lead Dispatcher. This role will help lead the dispatch team. TPT delivers fuel to over 40 states for a variety of customers and industries. The Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Lead Dispatcher will primarily be focused on:

• Ensure drivers are dispatched safely, legally, and efficiently.
• Monitor TA system (Fuel Shepard) throughout the day, even after business hours for late minute changes, additions, and cancellations.
• Approving loads in Freight books for accounting to invoice out.
• Experience with Fleet monitoring software.
• Responsible for organizing, scheduling, and dispatching CDL-A drivers in multiple markets.
• Ensure driver productivity through appropriate scheduling and planning.
• Efficiently route drivers (accounting for road conditions, time of delivery, area, etc.) and minimize lost revenue opportunities.
• Generate additional load opportunities to maximize daily load count.
• Ensure the dispatching system is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor driver progress and communicate concerns to Terminal Manager.
• Oversee and execute the daily hand-off between day and night crews
• Train new team members and provide ongoing training as situations and processes change
• Provide assistance as needed to other dispatchers on your shift
• Help the dispatch manager identify team needs and any process changes for the dispatch team as a whole
• Assist with workload balancing across dispatchers to maintain consistent service levels
• Actively support progress towards team goals and help present KPIs and reports to the team
• Be flexible with your shift to help with coverage as needed

The preferred candidate for the Lead Dispatcher will have the following:

• 3 plus years experience dispatching in a commercial fleet operation or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and able to learn company systems and processes.
• Adheres to the company’s values and ethical expectations.
• Able to effectively multitask.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Sound understanding of DOT/FMCSA rules and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person