01050 DISPATCHER, MOTOR VEHICLE
Assigns motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of freight or
passengers. Compiles list of available vehicles. Assigns vehicles
according to factors, such as length and purpose of trip, freight or
passenger requirements and preference of user. Issues keys, record sheets,
and credential to drivers. Records time of departure, destination, cargo,
and expected time of return. Investigates overdue vehicles. May confer
with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed or
damaged merchandise. May maintain record of mileage, fuel used, repairs
made and other expenses. May establish service or delivery routes. May
supervise loading and unloading. May issue equipment to drivers, such as
handtrucks, dollies, and blankets. May direct activities of drivers, using
two-way radio. May assign helpers to drivers. May work at vehicle
distribution center and assign vehicles to customer agencies.
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