Kaplan Trucking, in business since 1934, is one of the most experienced flatbed trucking companies in the United States, specializing in steel hauling while also transporting commodities including aluminum, pipe, machinery, and building products.

We are looking for a highly motivated, career-minded individual to join our growing operation in Ghent, Kentucky as an Operations/Dispatch/Sales Trainee.

This position, which is full-time/on-site in our Ghent, Kentucky office, provides an entry-level opportunity to learn the world of flatbed/steel hauling trucking.

If you are looking for a challenging, constantly evolving work environment at a company with long-term growth opportunities, this role could be a great fit for you.

We are committed to setting you up for success in this role and will provide comprehensive training to the right candidate.

Enjoy interacting with and assisting others

~ Strong communicator, whether in-person, on the phone, or using email

~ Have a knack for problem-solving and creative thinking

~ when priorities shift or an emergent situation arises, you can exhibit “grace under pressure”

~ Answering inbound calls from truck drivers in a professional manner and routing their phone calls to the correct person in the office

Mastering the accurate data entry of customer loads for the office

Scheduling and dispatching truck drivers

Monitoring and tracking shipments to ensure safe, on-time delivery

Communicating with drivers, customers, and other stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues in a timely manner

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (on-site in Ghent, KY)

~ Performance-based bonus plan

~ Complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances

~Vacation and holiday pay

~ Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Bessemer Management Company has 90+ years of experience in the flatbed, intermodal, and over-dimensional trucking industries. Our family of five trucking companies (Kaplan Trucking, Eastern Express, Horizon Freight System, TRX, Inc., and DD&S Express) is comprised of a network of 2,600+ trucks and 220+ terminals primarily located across the Midwest, South, and Northeast.