Job Seekers

For the benefit of recently graduating students who wish to pursue a career in our industry, we will post resumes for our members and prospective employers to see.
Here is our first batch of resumes (13 in all), which we received at the Temple University job fair in September 2009.

Here is our second batch of resumes (just one this time), which we received in December 2009.

For the benefit of its members and those seeking employment in the transportation and logistics industry in the Philadelphia region, The Traffic Club of Philadelphia is pleased to list current available positions on the Club's blog. This service is free to all Traffic Club members and their companies.

Requests to post job listings may be submitted by Emailing the Traffic Club. Information submitted for listing requests may include items such as job title, job description and responsibilities, qualifications (e.g., necessary level of education, skills, and experience), salary range, company name and address, contact person, and date of opening. To facilitate proper maintenance of the website, the Club reserves the right to edit all entries.

The Philadelphia Dispatch Archive

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia's official newsletter is The Philadelphia Dispatch.
The newsletter contains stories about major Club initiatives, recaps from recent events, and news about individual Club members. Named following a contest among Club members, The Philadelphia Dispatch was published twice a year through March 2009 and is now on temporary hiatus.

For many years, the Club's newsletter was called The Traffic Messenger. Debuting in 1927, The Traffic Messenger faithfully chronicled Club events, elections and member comings and goings.
(To view sample photos and images from The Traffic Messenger, visit our Photo Gallery.)

Past Issues

March 2009
October 2008
April 2008
September 2007

Job Announcement

(12) DBDs - Dedicated Contract Carriage - Top 10 Trucking Company
75 year old $1 billion plus trucking company is seeking (12) DBD for Dedicated Contract Carriage Division that is growing currently at 15% a year. Ideal individual will possess 6-10 years of demonstrated performance selling dedicated services to shipper with private fleets. Client is looking for individuals to close on up to $5 million in new sales including 40 working units and 15 bid opportunities. This is a Hunters role where individuals will be asked to call on all levels of decision makers from CFOs to Fleet Managers. Salary Range Up to $125,000 $15,000-$25,000 Bonus Eligibility - 1st Year - Car Allowance

Contact:
Alan Bean
Managing Partner
Search Resources Inc.
203 Frances Lane
Barrington IL 60010
847-382-3877
847-382-3878 (Fax)
www.srimatch.com/
abean5452@aol.com

Job Announcement

Dispatcher/CSR

Bay Shippers is a growing temperature-controlled transportation company with opportunities in both local and long haul. Our dispatcher/CSR will be accountable for accepting, scheduling and assigning all freight while supporting the drivers and meeting customer service goals. Our dispatcher/CSR must display initiative, problem-solving skills, and a strong desire to provide exceptional service to current and prospective customers, creating repeat business and building greater freight volumes.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Promptly accept and process orders via phone, email or electronic tendering systems.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries with shippers and receivers; coordinate driver schedules in the most efficient manor to maximize profitability while ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Track driver progress, load status and ensure accurate and timely updates in appropriate tracking systems while being prepared to quickly answer customer inquiries or address potential issues before they occur.
• Use TMW dispatch software to build and dispatch orders with corresponding load information. Collect POD and ensure accuracy of invoicing.
  

Qualifications:

• Some logistics experience required; must be able and ready to learn.
• Computer skills, intermediate to advanced. TMW experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented personality.
• Accuracy with data, sound decision-making, ability to multi-task and prioritize, attention to detail in completing tasks.
• Professional, dependable self-starter that can work without supervision.
• Maintain focus in daily activities to achieve safe and legal transit.

Contact:
Robert D. Higgins III
Bay Shippers
1535 Matassino Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
Main: 302.652.5005
Fax: 302.652.6006
Mobile: 989.600.7548
Email: rd3@bayshippers.com

Job Announcement

Dispatcher/CSR:
Posted: August, 2009

Bay Shippers is a growing temperature-controlled transportation company with opportunities in both local and long haul. Our dispatcher/CSR will be accountable for accepting, scheduling and assigning all freight while supporting the drivers and meeting customer service goals. Our dispatcher/CSR must display initiative, problem-solving skills, and a strong desire to provide exceptional service to current and prospective customers, creating repeat business and building greater freight volumes.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Promptly accept and process orders via phone, email or electronic tendering systems.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries with shippers and receivers; coordinate driver schedules in the most efficient manor to maximize profitability while ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Track driver progress, load status and ensure accurate and timely updates in appropriate tracking systems while being prepared to quickly answer customer inquiries or address potential issues before they occur.
• Use TMW dispatch software to build and dispatch orders with corresponding load information. Collect POD and ensure accuracy of invoicing.

Qualifications:

• Some logistics experience required; must be able and ready to learn.
• Computer skills, intermediate to advanced. TMW experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented personality.
• Accuracy with data, sound decision-making, ability to multi-task and prioritize, attention to detail in completing tasks.
• Professional, dependable self-starter that can work without supervision.
• Maintain focus in daily activities to achieve safe and legal transit.

Contact:
Robert D. Higgins III
Bay Shippers
1535 Matassino Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
Main: 302.652.5005
Fax: 302.652.6006
Mobile: 989.600.7548
Email: rd3@bayshippers.com