Central Dispatcher

Position Summary

Assigns motor vehicles and drivers to meet daily operational needs for freight transportation.

• Sources drivers and equipment to execute operations efficiently.
• Compiles a list of available vehicles and assigns them appropriately.
• Records driver staffing requirements for transportation runs.
• Prepares a list of extra drivers available for assignments.
• Tracks and records all line haul movement in transportation management applications.
• Collaborates with dock operators to plan and move intermodal and purchase transportation loads in a timely manner.
• Distributes the transmittal of load tenders and informational transfer to and with purchase transportation and intermodal providers.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 5+ years of transportation or dispatch experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and transportation management applications.

Competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits designed to support employee success.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.