road transport legislation
The regulations at regional, national, and European level on safety and environmental requirements for road transport operations.
green
Freight transport dispatchers receive and transmit reliable messages, track vehicles and equipment, and record other important information. They oversee the planning operations of dispatching by coordinating different modes of transport. Freight transport dispatchers structure routes or services and determine the appropriate mode of transport. They are also responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance and workers dispatching. The freight transport dispatchers provide the legal and contractual documentation for the transporting parties.
Competences and skills
24 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencesfreight transport methods
The different modalities of freight transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport, including the details and procedures specific to them.
geographic areas
The detailed knowledge of a geographical area where different organisations carry out operations.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesmanage fleet capacity
Manage the existing fleet, its availability and carrying capacity in order to schedule itineraries.
manage truck drivers
Manage the operational performance of truck drivers.
monitor vehicle fleet operations
Monitor the operations of the vehicle fleet; track delays and identify repair needs; analyse fleet information to develop and implement improvement actions.
Sector-specific
5 competencesapply transportation management concepts
Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.
green
conduct analysis of ship data
Collect information from a vessel's management software and cross reference it to analyse the data from different points of view and inform decision-making.
digital
manage dispatch software systems
Manage dispatch software systems to execute tasks such as work order generation, route planning, and other activities.
digital
schedule and dispatch drivers
Schedule and dispatch drivers, working equipment and service vehicles to desired locations as requested by customers; use telephone or radio communication.
work in a water transport team
Work confidently in a group in water transport services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer interaction, maritime safety, and ship maintenance.
Cross-sector
5 competencescommunicate verbal instructions
Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.
keep task records
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
make independent operating decisions
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a particular situation.
prepare transportation routes
Prepare routes through the addition or subtraction of routes, making changes to route frequency, and changing the service span of routes. Adjusts routes through providing additional running time to routes, adding additional capacity during periods of overcrowding (or reducing capacity during periods of low passenger numbers), and adjusting departure times in response to changes in circumstances along a given route, thereby ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of customer relations goals.;
supervise crew
Supervise and observe the behaviour of employees.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesintermodal options
The current and future intermodal options and alternatives such as the piggybacking system, the road-rail system, fishy back system, birdyback systems, low body systems or the push-pull cargo sprinter.
intermodalism
The fundamental principles of intermodalism, its role in changing customer requirements and its effect in terms of competitiveness of supply chains in a global marketplace.
warehouse operations
The basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage and the organisation of warehouse facilities.
Cross-sector
1 competencestatistics
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments in order to forecast and plan work-related activities.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencehandle intermodal equipment
Handle intermodal equipment e.g. cranes, sideloaders, forklifts and hostler trucks.
Cross-sector
3 competenceshave computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
organise information
Arrange information according to a specified set of rules. Catalogue and classify information based on the characteristics of that information.
stay alert
Stay focused and alert at all times; react quickly in the case of unexpected events. Concentrate and do not get distracted performing a task over a long period of time.