Run Smarter, Not Harder: Rewarding Careers at Run Smart

In your role as a Class A Driver, you will be responsible for the following essential functions:

• Performing daily inspections on all safety sensitive equipment (trucks, forklifts, electric jacks, etc.) to be utilized in preparing and/or the delivery or orders as per the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and the Department of Transportation regulations. 
• Turning in proper paperwork to dispatch.
• Keeping truck clean.
• Operating all equipment in a safe and orderly fashion. 
• Reporting any accident, unsafe conditions, or injuries immediately. 
• Maintaining professional appearance.
• Delivering orders to customers in a prompt, professional and polite fashion. 
• Provide a consistent, positive image of Run Smart, LLC., its executives, and employees to both in-house and outside public.
• Utilizing proper company applications for job tasks; Connecteams, ELD, Paylocity, etc.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have the following qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving. 
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid CDL in accordance with insurance company requirements. (2 years’ experience minimum)

Other important information to consider:

• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work additional routes/stops as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
• This is a safety sensitive position, which means the employee’s job performance can affect the safety of the employee and others. Job performance under the influence of alcohol or drugs could lead to physical injury or death to the employee, other employees, or members of the public at large. Therefore, employee must be able to perform the job responsibilities without causing a threat to co-workers, to the workplace, or to the public at large.
• The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned, might be part of the job.  
• This job description does not constitute an employment contract; the employment relationship between Run Smart LLC. and the employee is an at-will relationship.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Also, regularly required to walk, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must be able to lift thirty (30) pounds regularly, thirty-five (35) to one hundred eighty (180) pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Frequently this job requires an employee to walk into the warehouse. The warehouse is not heated or cooled except for the cooler where the temperature is maintained between 32 and 40 degrees. The warehouse can also be very loud due to vehicles and forklifts running. The employee may be exposed to exhaust fumes while in the warehouse. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Description 30% Load Pay

Job Type  Part-time

Description

What you can expect:

As a dispatcher for Run Smart, your role is to ensure seamless and efficient pick- up and delivery of all customer freight carried by our team of drivers. Our standard is to exceed customer expectations with honest and transparent communication. 

In this fast-paced environment, quick problem-solving and communication are paramount. You will utilize your skill sets consisting of organization, communication, driver and route coordination, and problem-solving. We value teamwork here at Run Smart, and we strive to set each person on the following shift up for success. 

As you hop in the chair, it is imperative to thoroughly communicate for a seamless transition with the previous dispatcher(s) on duty to continue to execute the day-to-day operation. Throughout your shift, you are accountable for checking in and out drivers and updating their schedules while overseeing various routes. This involves meticulous data entry, including recording driver arrival/departure times, freight counts, and detention times, tailored to meet specific customer requirements. Additionally, you'll be responsible for tracking essential documentation required by drivers, such as receipts and proof of delivery forms.

It is inevitable that unforeseen situations will arise, such as breakdowns and accidents. It is important to problem solve calmly for the most efficient outcome, while navigating other variables and always prioritizing safety and security.

Maintaining a positive image of Run Smart both internally and externally is a core value we hold to a high standard. 

With your previous experience in the trucking industry, if you feel you would thrive with being an asset in a changing and growing environment this is the company for you!

Team Morale 

All of our employees are encouraged to have a voice and a say in how Run Smart  runs from day to day and long term. From in-house employees to those on the road, our operation requires constant communication and mutual respect. Feedback is welcome, experience is valued, and honesty and transparency are expected. 

Benefits 

• Paid holidays 

• Weekly pay

• Flexible work environment 

• Family culture 

Requirements 

Qualities: 

• Team player 

• Personable 

· Professional

• Strong communicator 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Organized self-starter 

• Prioritization skills 

• Problem solver 

• Strong time-management skills 

Experience 

· Two years relevant work experience

· Microsoft Office: Excel and Outlook

· Equipment tracking 

· Understands geographical locations

· Managing hours of service with ELD software

· Configuring line haul and multi-stop routes

· Scheduling drivers

· Customer service

· Understanding driver and operational compliance 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law..