Job Description

Envision:

Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 50 Best Managed Companies. Our success is directly attributed to our dedicated and talented team of professionals who work hard together with a common purpose \xe2\x80\x93 to keep us on the leading edge in safety, technology, and analysis.

It\xe2\x80\x99s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.

We win as a team when we work as a team, and succeed when our employees succeed. We want people who are resilient, team-oriented, and driven because we are laser focused on meeting commitments to our People, Customer, and Profit. If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking to work for a dynamic, fast-paced, progressive organization then apply with us.

We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team:

• A continuous learning environment that develops your individual career goals
• A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
• Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance but also allow autonomy
• Team atmosphere
• Comprehensive total rewards package including company paid group benefits and individual RRSP
• Support of professional memberships and certifications
• Standard office hours; Monday to Friday from approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Opportunity:

The Driver Coordinator/Planner is responsible for effectively managing the dispatching and planning for the Bulk division based on driver, customer, planning and equipment requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

Planning

• Manage and effectively plan drivers and loads based on customer requirements in Canada and the US
• Planning trucks effectively to reduce empty miles; managing the empty miles ratios
• Dispatches trucks on planned loads; tracks dispatched trucks on a daily basis to ensure on-time performance
• Implement efficient equipment utilization
• Monitors and maintains trailer pools
• Works with customers, other carriers and load brokers to effectively balance trucks
• Books pickup and delivery appointments as needed
• Provides after-hours support to other divisions and drivers as required

Dispatching

• Participating in and supporting driver retention initiatives
• Maintaining fair and equitable distribution of work
• Communicating dispatch information as required
• Monitoring driver performance/miles and reefer requirements
• Monitoring and responding to driver satellite messages
• Assisting with the development of the required driver skills i.e.: Customs, Hazmat, Hours of Service, Policy, Regulations, Satellites, etc.
• Assisting with solutions regarding any driver concerns
• Assisting with driver inquiries - payroll, miles etc.
• Updating customer websites relative to the position/shift
• Communicating and problem solving with customers as required

Other Duties

• Provide onboarding and orientation support for new Bulk division drivers
• Performs other duties as required

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of dispatching or effective trip planning experience is required
• Experience in the transportation industry with multi-axel or heavy weight knowledge considered to be an asset
• Possess a good working knowledge of North American geography
• Positive, outgoing and friendly personality
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong self-discipline to effectively complete tasks without constant supervision
• Self-starter with strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as a team

How To Apply:

If you are looking to join a premier transportation company, and become an integral part of results oriented team who constantly challenge themselves to Go The Distance for our customers and for each other, the role of Driver Coordinator/Planner may be right for you.

No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples. By submitting your resume, you consent Challenger Motor Freight Inc. to share this information within its divisions in order to identify other employment opportunities that you may be suitable for.

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