Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

Transportation Coordinator

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.  •  Dayton, OH (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

***This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position***

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Quick advancement
  • Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
  • Modern facilities
  • Clean, late model equipment
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
  • 401(k) plan, Company Match

Responsibilities

Transportation Coordinators are responsible for planning, managing and accomplishing all line haul activities in an efficient timely and economical manner

  • Analyzes daily freight flow by using available planning tools and/or reports to initiate assignment of daily line driver scheduling
  • Works closely with service center operations in the planning and implementation of daily line haul activities
  • Monitors daily freight-flow and driver movement in and out of break service centers, through the whole line haul operation, to ensure timely inbound arrivals
  • Provides an open line of communication for both service centers and line drivers
  • Maintains line driver call off procedures and manages the repositioning of line drivers to cover vacations and/or call offs through out the system
  • Ensure the accuracy and completion of all data entry procedures and/or reports that pertain to line haul operations
  • Initiates proper investigating and reporting of all line haul accidents, job related injuries and break downs
  • Works in conjunction with Quality Fleet and service centers for timely coordination and routing of designated equipment to the Dayton, OH shop facility for repairs and/ or preventative maintenance
  • Communicates all obstacles, poor line driver performance and any operational issues

Qualifications

  • Background in transportation, logistics coordinating, dispatching or in LTL operations
  • Excellent planning capabilities in a fast paced environment
  • Professional and courteous communicator
  • Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Fluent in English

Benefits

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Quick advancement
  • Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
  • Modern facilities
  • Clean, late model equipment
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
  • 401(k) plan, Company Match

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Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

About Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

Welcome to the official Dayton Freight Lines Linkedin Page. Many companies deliver freight, Dayton Freight delivers SERVICE! This page will help communicate our philosophy, culture, achievements and career opportunities.

Company Overview

Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free LTL freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. With 54 Service Centers in the Midwest region, Dayton Freight offers shippers 1 or 2 day service to thousands of points throughout an 13 state area. With our Strategic Alliance Network, we can serve all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam.

With an emphasis on company-owned facilities and a culture that is professional, positive and people-centered, we attribute our growth to the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers and business partners.

Our Mission

"The mission of Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is to be the recognized leader in providing high quality regional LTL transportation services. We will accomplish our mission through trained and empowered employees who are dedicated to continuous improvements that focus on our customers and internal processes. Our ultimate measure of success will come from customer loyalty and partnerships. The services provided by Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. are the end result of our efforts and designed to meet or exceed our customers’ needs and expectations."​

Our Vision

Delivering Value Today. Driving The Standard For Tomorrow

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dayton, Ohio
Year Founded
1981
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