Dispatcher, Transportation

Position Summary

Oversees efficient freight movement to meet customer demands through dispatching, supervising, and scheduling pickups and deliveries.

• Optimizes driver and equipment allocation for efficient customer demand fulfillment.
• Supervises truck loading, unloading, and material and product movement activities.
• Manages driver assignments and shipping information in data management systems.
• Equips drivers with essential information and equipment details for efficient task execution.
• Trains new hires in job responsibilities and conducts road tests.
• Provides delivery status updates and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Develops a professional rapport with their assigned drivers.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 2+ years of transportation and/or dispatch experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS400.

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

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.