Dispatch/Management Trainee

Bessemer Management is a transportation organization comprised of a family of 5 logistics/trucking companies with 90+ years of experience operating in multi-faceted transportation modes. We are a dynamic and growing organization.

We are looking for a highly motivated, career-minded individual to join our growing flatbed trucking division in Birmingham, Alabama as a Dispatch/Management Trainee.

This position, which is full-time/on-site in our Birmingham, Alabama office, provides an entry-level opportunity to learn the world of flatbed trucking.

If you are looking for a challenging, constantly evolving work environment at a company with long-term growth opportunities, this role could be a great fit for you.

We are committed to setting you up for success in this role and will provide comprehensive training to the right candidate.

Qualifications & Interpersonal Skills:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 1-2 years of business experience strongly preferred
• Enjoy interacting with and assisting others
• Take pride in and ownership of your work; you are willing to “roll up your sleeves” to get the job done and would say you have a strong work ethic
• Strong communicator, whether in-person, on the phone, or using email
• Self-driven, self-starter who isn’t afraid of working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a knack for problem-solving and creative thinking
• Value follow-up and believe it’s important to make sure that everyone around you has the information they need so nothing “falls through the cracks”
• Enjoy learning and/or would describe yourself as a lifelong learner
• Would describe yourself as organized (or more organized) than most other people you know
• Can manage priorities with direction and guidance; when priorities shift or an emergent situation arises, you can exhibit “grace under pressure”
• Can multi-task without losing track of details

Initial Sample Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Answering inbound calls from truck drivers in a professional manner and routing their phone calls to the correct person in the office
• Mastering the accurate data entry of customer loads for the office
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to dispatch activities

Eventual Sample Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and dispatching truck drivers
• Monitoring and tracking shipments to ensure safe, on-time delivery
• Communicating with drivers, customers, and other stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues in a timely manner

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (on-site in Birmingham, AL)

Physical Demands of the Position:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to stand, walk, and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and reach with hands and arms to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.

About Our Company:

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Bessemer Management Company has 90+ years of experience in the flatbed, intermodal, and over-dimensional trucking industries. Our family of five trucking companies (Kaplan Trucking, Eastern Express, Horizon Freight System, TRX, Inc., and DD&S Express) is comprised of a network of 2,600+ trucks and 220+ terminals primarily located across the Midwest, South, and Northeast.