Central Dispatcher, Field

Saia Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in El Paso, TX is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to assign motor vehicles and drivers to meet daily operational needs for freight transportation.

You will source drivers and equipment, track line haul movements in TMS, and coordinate with dock operators to move intermodal and purchased loads efficiently. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of dispatch experience are preferred; MS Office and TMS proficiency are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sources drivers and equipment to meet daily operational needs.
• Assigns vehicles and drivers to transportation runs.
• Tracks line haul movements in transportation management applications.
• Collaborates with dock operators to plan loads and move intermodal and purchase transportation.
• Maintains records of driver staffing requirements and available drivers.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Driver scheduling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You’ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You’ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

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

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

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.