Local City Dispatcher

We are excited that you have chosen to explore employment opportunities with Watkins Motor Lines. We believe in working together to provide the unsurpassed service that has made us one of the nations largest LTL carriers.John Watkins, the Chief Executive Officer, says "We want people to know we’re proud of who we are. We have always been better than the other guys - our people are better, our service is better - our trucks are cleaner - and the sense of family we have with our employees is stronger."So if you are interested in joining one of the best LTL companies in the industry, who will treat you with the respect you deserve, provide you with opportunities to grow, and consider you an important member of the company family, you have come to the right place!About Us: Watkins Motor Lines is now FedEx National LTLJob Description: We currently have an immediate opening for a City Dispatcher at our Dallas, TX terminal. This position will supervise the city P&D operations to ensure efficient pickup and delivery which provides the required service to customers. This individual must plan city delivery routes to ensure service is met and plan customer pickups with driver availability. Must be sure drivers' hours are within DOT specification. The ideal candidate will must have a minimum of at least 1 year of LTL experience and at least 6 months of LTL dispatch experience, familiarity with dispatch communications and paperwork, and knowledge of DOT driving hour limits, weight limits, HazMat regulations, and seal verification. Preferred experience is BS/BA degree, 4+ years of LTL with 3 or more years experience as a supervisor/dispatcher. Excellent administrative and communication skills required, as is the ability to work flexible hours. Similar work experience is preferred, but not mandatory. We offer excellent group health benefits: medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits, employee bonus plan, 401(k) plan, tuition assistance and much more. For immediate consideration please forward your resume to the contact information listed. If you prefer, you may apply in person Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3:00PM.If your currently in the trucking industry, the shipping industry, logistics, a delivery driver, a cargo driver, have your CDL, and are wanting to work for one of best LTL companies in the business, please APPLY NOW and become a member of the Watkins Motor Lines family.
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