Dispatcher

* Communicate with Planners in order to plan driver routes * Help drivers choose efficient courses to fulfill their routes * Coordinate with drivers to find available agents when necessary * Communicate with agents to set up incoming shipments and labor as needed * Update ETA's in company software, as well as make relevant notes in shipment notes * Monitor drivers and ensure that they are following DOT regulations, and stop them if they are in violation of regulations * Approve repair expenses and travel expenses for drivers * Hire and fire drivers as required by supervisors, and supervise driver actions, ultimately taking responsibility for the driver's actions * Communicate with customer and with customer service on driver's schedule, especially regarding arrival times and issue funds to drivers as needed * Log driver locations and activities into Eagle system twice daily * On rotating schedule, monitor and receive calls and emails via company supplied phone and tablet after hours to approve funding requests and repair issues as needed * Other duties as assigned