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Flatbed Dispatcher
Job Posting

Fort Worth, TX
Salary:
$50,000 plus Bonus and health benefits
Schedule:
9 hours

Flatbed Dispatcher Job Posting

Cowtown Express is looking for a detail oriented teammate with perseverance who will take the extra steps for our customers, the company, and represent our culture daily.  As a dispatcher, you’ll be ensuring the timely delivery of service and optimum fleet utilization, as well as ensuring all customers are up to date on their shipments. In addition, you’ll watch the load boards and negotiate with brokers to find backhauls for our drivers.

Job Responsibilities:

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    Coordinating paths for each truck for accurate delivery/pickup

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    Scheduling pickup/delivery times

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    Enter shipments into a TMS accurately and quickly

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    Communicate with both customer and driver and relay relevant information accordingly

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    Search for backhauls to get drivers back to the base of operations

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    Provide Customers with all necessary paperwork relevant to the transportation of their cargo

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    Understand all permits necessary and request from our in-house permit department in a timely manner

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    Utilize load boards to find freight and negotiate with brokers

Skills:

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    Excellence in organization, planning, problem solving, and effective management of freight

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    Demonstrated prioritization, organization and time management skills necessary to balance shipper and carrier communication effectively and accurately

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    Highly self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

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    Experience juggling multiple projects and recurring duties simultaneously, ensuring efficient completion within deadlines and sharp attention to detail

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    Ability to maintain poise, professionalism, and positivity at all times

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    Basic computer skills and familiarity with Excel and TMS

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    Reliable and punctual

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    Ability to maintain composure under pressure

What Makes Us BETTER?

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    Young management with big dreams and big ideas

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    Focus on a good company culture and making our people successful

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    Our core values guide us daily. Respectful, Resilient, Integrity, True Grit

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    Our aspirational values encourage us to continue to grow both personally and
    professionally - Collaborate, Execute, Show Up, Grow

Still have questions?

Looking to start a successful freight shipping career with Cowtown Express? We’re always looking to expand our staff and empower young & seasoned specialists alike. Fill out the form below, and we’ll get back to you shortly to discuss your application!

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