Driver Coordinator (ICO)
Lightning Transportation, Inc. · Chesapeake, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteDistributionFull-time
General Description Of Position
As Driver Coordinator (ICO), you’ll coordinate daily fleet operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage routes to best serve our customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain contracted drivers’ relationships by providing support, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and managing hours of service, capacity, delivery timeliness, shipment tracking, settlements, and operational issues.
- Manage port appointments and monitor contracted drivers’ pickup/delivery schedules using satellite tracking and software to ensure timely equipment handling and on-time customer service.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure contractors are properly utilizing the company’s ELD and integration system.
- Communicate with contracted drivers to deduct daily chassis, demurrage, and per diem costs, and accurately complete settlements with all required paperwork for customer invoicing and payment.
- Optimize assignments to boost terminal profitability and manage daily yard checks to track equipment and minimize company costs.
- Utilize EOS knowledge and training to enhance your skills and productivity while continually promoting the company’s core values.
- Perform other assigned duties as needed, while taking initiative, prioritizing tasks, learning quickly, and owning projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Over 2 years of intermodal transportation experience and experience working with contracted drivers are preferred but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunities