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Join Knight Transportation

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader. What do we live by? The answer is simpleOUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day. Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Provide drivers with necessary support due to absence, or during evening and/or weekend hours so that drivers can deliver loads safely and on time.

• Fuel and route Drivers while promoting the safety of drivers.
• Dispatch necessary resources (driver, truck, trailer) to take care of immediate issue.
• Resolve driver issues within authorized limits.
• Use Micromap and plan next day loads as needed.
• Work with other Terminal ECT members in drivers' and customers' special needs/requests as it relates to load planning.
• Resolve load targets and ensure on time delivery.
• Monitor loads and resolve issues that may affect the scheduled delivery/pickup times. Proactively inform customer accounts and/or customer of changes.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with Customers, Operations Drivers and all levels of leadership.
• Respond to drivers and other terminal needs and assist with emergency situations if the need arises.
• Understand and support company policies.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• Previous driving experience and/or operations, and/or customer experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Report generation
• Mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interpret user needs and translate into system requirements.
• Ability to understand system data and to identify discrepancies
• Previous knowledge of system analytics helpful

Pay Range: $18.00 - $24.00 Hourly

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
• 401(K)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.