Drayage Dispatcher

Title Drayage Dispatcher EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Transportation Description Transportation dispatchers coordinate the movements of means of transport like trucks that are entering terminals. A transport dispatcher contacts drivers and communicates with them through computers, phones or in person. They assign loads to the drivers and make sure that they leave and arrive according to schedule. Dispatchers are available to answer any questions from the drivers and help trouble shoot problems that arise. Duties and Responsibilities ( Include but are not limited to) Dispatchers keep track of the progress that drivers make during their day. They use a transportation management system to track the driver's progress Also check the drivers' in and out time and transfer these records into a company's files Besides dealing with drivers on a daily basis, they must also handle any request or issue brought forward by the customers. They process payroll, report accidents, keep driver's logs and communicate with safety. Aid in driver recruitment and retention, manage hours of service for drivers Dispatchers work on a schedule that includes night shifts also. Dispatchers may have to work on weekends and holidays. Dispatchers need to have strong communication skills; they must give instructions clearly so that they are understood by the drivers. They must be able to work under pressure and multi task As dispatchers receive a large number of calls and problems at the same time, they need to stay organized and prioritize the order of calls. Position Requirements Transportation dispatchers need to have at least a high school degree or its equivalent. Most dispatchers begin their career as drivers, where they not only learn about rules related to driving but also about the company's operations. Usually the company also provides on-the-job training. Dispatchers need to be adaptable to lengthy and strenuous working hours; dispatchers generally work a 50-hour week, and spend long periods sitting at their desk. Annual Salary: 60K-70K Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Salary 60k-70k Position Drayage Dispatch Manager Division East Coast Warehouse & Distr. Corp Georgia Post Internal Days 0 Created By Carolyn Cullen Number of Openings 1 Number Filled 0 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Hiring Manager(s) Carolyn Cullen Req Number TRA-26-00008 Open Date 5/11/2026 Location Savannah About the Organization This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now