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Join a rapidly growing company disrupting the trucking industry! Cargomatic is the #1 technology platform and digital marketplace for powering world-class, local trucking. Take a look around you. Literally everything humans build, grow, or sell has spent time on a truck. Local trucking is the lifeblood of every regional economy, and yet this $82 billion industry still relies heavily on phone calls and fax machines. Cargomatic is transforming the way goods move around metropolitan areas by connecting shippers and commercial truck drivers with mobile technology. We are solving complex, real-world problems every day, and giving full transparency to the shipping process. 

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Position Overview:

XLR8 Truck Lines is seeking an experienced Intermodal Dispatcher to join our team at the Houston, TX Service Center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating freight shipments, managing driver assignments, and ensuring efficient delivery operations. This role requires a keen understanding of intermodal logistics, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Freight Coordination: Work closely with customers to arrange freight shipments and delivery times, ensuring timely and accurate service.Driver Management: Determine driver capacity and review dispatch systems to assign drivers efficiently, ensuring all loads are dispatched promptly.Container Tracking: Monitor SSL import and export containers, keeping accurate records of their status and locations.Communication: Assist drivers and keep co-workers informed of daily activities, addressing any issues that arise.Additional Tasks: Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the manager.Availability: Must be available for weekend work and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of intermodal dispatching experience is required.Knowledge: Familiarity with Houston ports and rails, including container sizes (20', 40', and 45').Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Geographical Awareness: Strong geographical knowledge of Houston and the state of Texas.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Language Skills: Bilingual candidates are a plus.The expected salary range for this role is $52,000 to $60,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

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