Fleet Customer Service Rep

Dollar General

Posted 10 days ago

Full Time

Janesville, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The representative manages administrative functions for a private fleet, including planning, tracking, and reporting on inbound and outbound loads. They also coordinate with the on-site team to ensure timely store deliveries, efficient tractor utilization, and compliance with safety and legal standards.

Qualifications

You have proficient communication, listening, and interpersonal problem-solving skills, with knowledge of dedicated transportation operations. You are detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational capabilities, and understand driver logs and hours of service. Proficiency in transportation optimization software and MS Office is required, along with the ability to function in a high-stress environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MS Office

transportation optimization software

satellite communications

McLeod

TMW

Telogis

Dispatch Tracks

AS400

driver logs

hours of service

Job Description

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for the private fleet administrative functions. Responsibility includes planning, tracking, tracing, and reporting on inbound and outbound dedicated loads. Works with the private fleet on-site team to ensure on time store deliveries, tractor utilization, inbound reverse logistics on time pick up, and driver safety and legal compliance operations.

Job Responsibility
Planning and Reporting (80%)
• Plans and assigns outbound, vendor backhaul, and OVD loads.
• Plans and assigns rolltainer sweeps and dunnage consolidations.
• Reporting Function:
o Report on time load pick up
o Report on time store delivery
o Report BOL pick up
o Report on tractor utilization
o Report on vendor backhaul pickup and delivery

Problem Solving & Communication (20%)
• Answer and process driver load messages through satellite communications and plan swaps.
• Resolve load issues involving bust outs, overweight’s, and/or paperwork issues.
• Answer telephone calls from drivers, vendors, DCs, SSC and other external sources.
• Work with drivers to ensure they understand the delivery documentation, call stores when the delivery is late, monitor load dispatch assignments, and review load optimizing.

Job Qualifications
• Proficient communication (written and verbal), listening, and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of dedicated transportation operations.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• Understands driver logs and hours of service.
• Proficient in usage of transportation optimization software to perform routing, tendering, scheduling, and shipment tracking.
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment.
• Must know MS Office software.

Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business or Logistics preferred, or comparable experience of one to two years in transportation operations for a retailer, manufacturing company, major carrier, or logistics company required.
• One to two years’ customer service experience preferred.
• One to two years of onsite driver dispatch experience preferred.
• One year of Driver Dispatch Management System (satellite dispatch systems) experience (McLeod, TMW, Telogis, Dispatch Tracks, AS400).
Work Where You Matter
At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities.  We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Dollar General

Dollar General has been Serving Others for approximately 85 years. With approximately 20,000 stores, we serve communities across the country, from right around the corner. We exist to provide convenience, quality, and value, so our customers can get back to what's important. Our products include high-quality private labels to America's most-trusted brands. And we're here to fill more than just carts. For anyone working to create a meaningful career, a better life for themselves. their loved ones and neighbors - we're here for it. Here for What Matters.
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