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Dispatcher, Linehaul Jobs in Bensenville, IL at Estes Forwarding Worldwide
Title: Dispatcher, Linehaul
Company: Estes Forwarding Worldwide
Location: Bensenville, IL
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- Dispatcher, Linehaul**
US-IL-Bensenville
- Job ID:** 2026-7428
- # of Openings:** 1
- Category:** Transport
EFW
- Overview**
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international
freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics
and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all
industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes
Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is
uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines extensive line haul network
providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company
has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year
and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by
Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive
Benefits Package, Including
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Job referral bonus program
- Position Pay Range: $22.00-$27.00 per hour
- Responsibilities**
The Dispatcher, Linehaul will be responsible for dispatching drivers to
maintain service levels of on-time local and out state deliveries.
Ensure drivers are adhering to Hours-of-Service regulations. Notify
customers of arrival schedules. Prioritize under pressure in the best
interest of the company, customers, and drivers.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily
perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.**
- Conduct daily dispatching and weekly scheduling of local and
linehaul drivers.
- Determine the best delivery methods and negotiate rates directly
with vendors and customers.
- Manage breakdown situations on the road & coordinate equipment
repair with maintenance shop to reduce mechanical failures and
delays.
- Complete necessary paperwork / data entry accurately and in a timely
manner to ensure an efficient and steady flow of information.
- Coordinate third party carriers to move overflow loads in cost
efficient way.
- Develop strong relationships with customers and drivers to reduce
the stress that comes with last minute schedule changes.
- Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications**
- The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.**
**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
Ability to read and interpret general business documents. Ability to
write routine reports and general business correspondence. Ability to
work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that
require limited judgment. Ability to follow prescribed and detailed
procedures to solve routine problems.
Must have some basic knowledge of the DOT and HOS rules and Regulations.
Must be ab
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
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