City Dispatcher

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Houston is seeking a detail‑oriented dispatcher supervisor to oversee freight movement, dispatch, and scheduling of pickups and deliveries. You will collaborate with drivers, terminals, and customers to meet service levels and optimize resources.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and 2+ years of dispatch or transportation experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and AS400 is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Supervisory skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

AS400

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 SummaryOversees efficient freight movement to meet customer demands through dispatching, supervising, and scheduling pickups and deliveries.Major Tasks and ResponsibilitiesOptimizes 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.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business or a related field.2+ years of transportation and/or dispatch experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS400.BenefitsAt 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 MoveAt 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.