Supervisor, Dispatch, Road Transport

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Road, Transport US
Job Posting

Title:

Supervisor, Dispatch, Road Transport US, Dispatch, Road Transport US
Time Type:
Full Time

Summary

At DSV Road Transport, The Supervisor, transport operations coverage will oversees Manassas, VA operations, dispatch functions, and driver management for the assigned region. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient freight movement across local and regional lanes while maintaining strong customer service and operational accuracy. The Supervisor coordinates dispatch activities, supports drivers, collaborates with safety and maintenance teams, and acts as the site lead in the Manager’s absence.

This position plays a key role in delivering consistent operational performance over weekend-heavy periods.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as back-up to the Manager, providing operational leadership Mon-Fri

Lead, coach, develop, and schedule dispatchers and operators for weekend operations.

Ensure freight assignments, routing, and driver dispatch are executed safely and efficiently.

Oversee route planning, driverutilization, Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, and timeline adherence.

Communicate with customers, brokers, and internal teams to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.

Monitor and improve operational KPIs (on-time%, driverutilization, deadhead, dwell time).

Support driver performance management, including service issues, attendance, and safety compliance.

Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment availability and readiness.

Participate in accident/incident investigations and collaborate with Safety for follow-up actions.

Lead dispatch huddles, operational updates, and communication with drivers and support staff.

Address escalations quickly and effectively to ensure weekend operational continuity.

Work with Road Management to support productivity targets and dispatch reporting.

Partner with Sales to support customer retention andidentifyoperational opportunities.

Assist with settlement disputes, documentation accuracy, and load tracking issues.

Performadditionalduties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if any)

Oversee drivers, dispatchers, and operational support personnel assigned to extended coverageoperations.

Approve timesheets, PTO requests, and daily schedule assignments.

Conduct coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.

Support corrective actions in coordination with Road Management.

Participate in interviewing and hiring decisions for operators and dispatch roles.

Maintain a positive work culture and ensure compliance with company policies.

Educational background / Work experience / Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

3+ years of transportation,logistics, or dispatch operations experience.

2+ years of experience supervising drivers, dispatchers, or fleet operations.

Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and HOS regulations.

Experience using TMS systems, ELDs, routing tools, and load tracking systems.

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to lead operations during non-standard hours (weekend/transition days).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s…