Driver Coordinator

**Envision**:
Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Our success is directly attributed to our dedicated and talented team of professionals who work hard together with a common purpose - to keep us on the leading edge in safety, technology, and analysis.

It’s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.

**We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team**:

- Work-life balance initiatives are in place to ensure that all team members share the workload and reduce work related stress
- A continuous learning environment that develops your individual career goals
- A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
- Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance but also allow autonomy
- Team atmosphere
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including company paid group benefits and company sponsored retirement savings plan
- Support of professional memberships and certifications
- Hours of work**:Sunday to Thursday from 11:00pm to 7:00am**:

- Premium offered for working the night shift

Challenger's Operations team believes in the right for employees to disconnect from work while at home. Driver Coordinators are not expected to answer calls or work inquires while on personal time and this practice reinforces our commitment to work-life balance.

**The Opportunity**:
The Driver Coordinator (nights) is the main point of contact between the backbone of the transportation industry (our AZ Drivers) and the organization. This role is responsible for effectively coordinating a group of drivers to success through continual communication from the shipment pick-up to delivery and ensuring the appropriate internal departments (i.e. Customer Service, Breakdown, Customs) are aware of any updates.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Participating in and supporting driver retention initiatives
- Maintaining fair and equitable distribution of work
- Communicating dispatch information as required
- Monitoring driver performance/miles and reefer requirements
- Monitoring and responding to driver satellite messages
- Assisting with the development of the required driver skills i.e.: Customs, Hazmat, Hours of Service, Policy, Regulations, Satellites, etc.
- Assisting with solutions regarding any driver concerns
- Assisting with driver inquiries - payroll, miles etc.
- Updating customer websites relative to the position/shift
- Communicating and problem solving with customers as required
- Performs other duties as required

**What You Need To Be Successful In This Role**:

- Knowledge of truckload dispatch an asset
- ACE and Customs/border crossing experience an asset
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communications skills (written and verbal)
- Strong self-discipline and initiative
- Creative and effective problem solving ability
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member

**How To Apply**:
If you are looking to join a premier transportation company, and become an integral part of results oriented team who constantly challenge themselves to Go The Distance for our customers and for each other, the role of Driver Coordinator (Weekday nights) may be right for you.

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