Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?
Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.Â
Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team!Â
Universal Dedicated, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of assetâbased and assetâlight logistics solutions across North America. We leverage industry experience and proven technology to deliver reliable, customized transportation and supplyâchain services for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily dispatch operations: Assist with route execution, load assignment, and monitoring freight movement to ensure service windows are met.
- Serve as an operations point of contact: Communicate with drivers, warehouse teams, and customer representatives regarding load status, ETAs, and service exceptions.
- Track material flow: Monitor inbound and outbound shipments, verify load details, and report discrepancies or risks to onâtime performance.
- Maintain compliance and safety standards: Follow company policies and DOT/OSHA requirements and escalate concerns as needed.
- Handle realâtime issues: Help resolve service disruptions such as delays, breakdowns, or accessorial issues by relaying information and documenting details accurately.
- Maintain records and reporting: Update manifests, logs, and system records; support performance tracking and basic KPI reporting.
- Assist with continuous improvement: Identify process gaps or recurring issues and share observations with leadership.
Qualifications
- 0â3+ years of experience in logistics, dispatch, transportation, manufacturing, or distribution preferred.
- Bachelorâs degree preferred but not required.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fastâpaced environment.
- Basic problemâsolving and data review skills.
- Familiarity with TMS or dispatch systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets and comfort navigating dashboards or reports.