CMF Transportation is a family owned and operated over-the-road trucking and logistics company. We are seeking an outgoing, energetic individual to fulfill the full-time role of Dispatch Assistant to act as a liaison between our drivers, other dispatchers, and customers.
Job Description
The Dispatch Assistant will help expedite the sharing of information and documentation between customers and drivers and will facilitate communication with other dispatchers and drivers to track and report on the status of loads. To ensure success in this position you need to maintain current knowledge of freight carrier services and be effective in communicating and problem-solving in an effective manner. Top applicants are detail-focused, customer-oriented, relentless and have the ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We are not here to just move freight, but to build lasting relationships that will span the years to come.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. Ability and availability to be reached outside of normal business hours as needed by customers/drivers is required.
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 based on experience
Requirements
Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment balancing time, service standards, and profitability.
Must be able to provide clients and team members' clear, concise updates on the status of shipments.
Must be comfortable building and maintaining relationships with drivers and customer contacts via telephone and email correspondence.
Assign company drivers to customer shipments by optimizing load information such as origination, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, etc. with driver needs and availability.
Strong communication skills with the ability to handle conflict.
The determination to work hard alongside a growing family-oriented business
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
Microsoft Office & general computer skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
Customer service experience preferred, but not required
Must be a fluent communicator in person, telephone, and e-mail.
Taking role must not violate a non-compete/solicit agreement.
Fluent in Microsoft Office products.
Must be coachable.
Benefits
CMF Transportation offers a great environment for individuals who prefer variety and enjoy working directly with people. Excellent scaling compensation plan for tenured employees plus incentives are offered. We offer paid holidays, vacation, Simple IRA with company match, and health plan are all included!
Company Profile
CMF Transportation was founded in 2010. The company is an asset-based transportation company with a 3rd-party logistics branch as well. Our mission has remained the same over the course of CMF's years of operation; provide an honest, reliable, and fair mode of transport for freight and clients of all kinds. Our company strives to offer the timeliest delivery services, with an excellent personable touch to provide a delightful customer experience on all sides of a shipment. After everything is said and done, our business is not only here to move freight, but to build lasting relationships that will span many years to come. Up until the start of 2020, CMF had remained smaller in its scope of business but has recently made the push to expand its team of drivers and office staff with plans to grow the company significantly in the coming years. Having already tripled in size over the past two years, CMF sees an open road filled with opportunities for the business and its employees. Will you be coming along for the ride?