City Dispatcher Pro: Optimize Routes, Lead Drivers

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

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.