Brady Plus

Transportation Router

The Transportation Router is responsible for the planning, routing, reporting, & dispatching of company drivers and company fleet. This role is also responsible for the analytics of routing efficiencies, asset utilization, cost and service.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Route fleet vehicles, ensuring compliance with DOT and State regulations.
• Develop the most cost effective and efficient routes while achieving service requirements.
• Interpret and monitor compliance for policies, regulations and best practices for the driver population including logging hours of service
• regulations, delivery and credit policies, etc.
• Effectively use technology to continuously improve fleet operation and driver management.
• Acts proactively in researching advancements in routing and technology to continuously improve routing processes and fleet efficiency with a
• strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Set up daily tractor/trailer assignments for drivers.
• Assist with driver management duties.
• Proactively communicate all service issues within Sales and up-line management
• Prepare daily records, communications, and maintain filing system for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and Department of Transportation
• (DOT) files.
• Complete transportation paperwork including route manifests, invoices, special customer notifications, maps etc.
• Understand DOT hours of service and ensure driver compliance.
• Verify equipment “readiness" with Transportation Shop.
• Provide timely reports to supervisors as requested.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to discuss dispatch issues with drivers, customers and managers.
• Monitor/track daily progress and adjust as needed.
• Track and submit driver hours to payroll department.
• Adapt to adverse conditions and problem solve accordingly.
• Monitor and schedule vehicle maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• High School Diploma; Associate’s degree, recent college graduate or some college preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar function required.
• Ability to gain knowledge of mainframe computer applications relating to record keeping and scheduling required.
• Experience in Routing Software, Roadnet Routing Software preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and Outlook programs required.
• Ability to read maps required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work independently required.

Compensation & Benefits 

BradyPLUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About BradyPLUS:

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experience. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery.  We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change, and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. 

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.