Dispatcher jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dispatcher coordinates drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers to assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains contact with drivers to communicate updates, delays, or special instructions and relay delivery status to customers. Being a Dispatcher records driver assignments, delivery time, and other transportation data in a computer database to track metrics. Ensures drivers are compliant with all DOT, state, local, and company regulations. Additionally, Dispatcher requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Dispatcher works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Fleet Manager/Dispatcher
  • McElroy Truck Lines
  • Cuba, AL FULL_TIME
  • The Dispatcher, (Fleet Manager) is responsible for managing and developing relationships with a fleet of drivers to increase driver performance, overall driver satisfaction and to improve driver retention.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Coach and manage a fleet of drivers to ensure high on-time delivery performance and fleet profitability
    • Develop a relationship with drivers to improve performance and encourage retention
    • Communicate customer needs to drivers through dispatch instruction
    • Review and authorize driver pay related items
    • Ensure driver and other transportation safety procedures are followed
    • Act as the driver advocate toward internal departments to answer driver questions, driver concerns, and resolve issues
    • Processing Human Resource forms such as leave of absence or termination of employment
    • Approving and managing a driver’s home time requests and keeping the driver in a position to arrive home on time
    • Monitor driver’s Hours of Service for DOT compliance
    • Maximize equipment utilization and driver pay
    • Work closely with other departments to meet customer, driver, and company objectives and safety initiatives

    Minimum Qualification Requirements:

    • 1-2 years of previous experience in a related field required
    • High school diploma or GED required and a degree in a related field preferred
    • Previous management or coaching experience required
    • Effective communication skills are needed
    • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

    ABOUT McElroy Truck Lines

    At McElroy, you’ll have the job satisfaction that comes with working in an environment that honors the family and respects the contributions of each employee.

    We’ve been in business for over 50 years. From our humble beginning, we’ve grown to establish ourselves as one of the nation’s premier flatbed companies. Today, we operate primarily in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, from our headquarters in Cuba, Alabama. With continued growth and success, we are inviting you to become a part of our team today.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Education:

    • Associates
    • Bachelor preferred

    Work authorization:

    • United States (Required)

    Benefits offered:

    • 8 Paid holidays
    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • 401K with match
    • Company paid life insurance

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance

    Schedule:

    • 10 hour shift

    Work Location: In person

  • 1 Month Ago

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Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher Contingent/On-Call - 522147
  • The University of Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $16.63 - Midpoint: $19.95 (Hourly N3) Department/Organization: 208123 - Institute for Rural Health Research Normal Work Schedule: Varies; must be available to work evenin...
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Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher Contingent/On-Call
  • University of Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa, AL OTHER
  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States CCHS Health Care / Social Services Police/Security/Safety Contingent / On-Call (No benefits) Closing at: Mar 18 2024 at 22:55 CDT Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $16.6...
  • 4 Days Ago

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CDL Independent Contractor
  • Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
  • Coaling, AL
  • Owner Operators - Earn as much as $150,000/yr! As a 100% employee owned trucking company, we understand what it means to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Independent Contractor
  • Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
  • Echola, AL
  • Owner Operators - Earn as much as $150,000/yr! As a 100% employee owned trucking company, we understand what it means to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Independent Contractor
  • Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
  • Vance, AL
  • Owner Operators - Earn as much as $150,000/yr! As a 100% employee owned trucking company, we understand what it means to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Independent Contractor
  • Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
  • Abernant, AL
  • Owner Operators - Earn as much as $150,000/yr! As a 100% employee owned trucking company, we understand what it means to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Driver Class A Solo Home Daily
  • Ryder System
  • BESSEMER, AL
  • Position Description We have an opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Smart Maintenance Agent - Work From Home>
  • AppFolio
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $22 per hour / Health benefits / 401k matching / PTO - As a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Smart Maintenance Agent - Work From Home>
  • AppFolio
  • Bessemer, AL
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $22 per hour / Health benefits / 401k matching / PTO - As a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Driver - Residential Refuse Collector - (CDL Required)
  • Amwaste LLC
  • Carrollton, AL
  • Job Type Full-time Description Don't drive past this opportunity! You have found the perfect CDL Driver position to deve...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...
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Income Estimation for Dispatcher jobs
$39,143 to $53,280
Tuscaloosa, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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