Dispatch Manager

National Retail Transportation, Inc.; Jessup, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Retail Transportation, Inc. (NRS) is seeking a Dispatch Manager to lead daily transportation operations, ensuring top-tier service and driver performance across assigned accounts.

The role requires 5+ years in dispatch/operations management, strong FMCSA/DOT knowledge, and proficiency with AS-400 and MS Office. You will collaborate with customers, drivers, and internal teams to optimize fleet utilization and payroll processing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dispatch/operations management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of FMCSA & DOT guidelines.
• AS-400 experience and basic computer skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations and customer service.
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatchers, and operations.
• Support driver hiring and onboarding.
• Review performance and KPI data in meetings.
• Manage payroll via UKG.
• Utilize tools like SkyBitz, Platform Science, LYTX Drivecam, AS400.

Skills

Dispatch management

Communication

Deadline-driven

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AS-400

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

FMCSA compliance

Job description

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years.Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.

Job Description

The Dispatch Manager is responsible for overseeing daily transportation operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, driver performance, fleet utilization, and operational efficiency across assigned accounts. This role serves as the primary liaison between customers, drivers, dispatchers, and internal departments, providing proactive communication on pickups, deliveries, project status, and service performance.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing updates to customers on projects/goals/operational check in on pickups/deliveries
• Participate in customer weekly/daily calls regarding performance and planning
• Review potential changes and/or improvements with customer, validate internally with operations management team, and roll out changes/improvements to the many drivers and dispatchers involved
• Support driver hiring and start up initiatives by interviewing and processing drivers
• Evaluate driver pools and driver capabilities for busy season/special projects
• Manage equipment utilization of tractors and trailers assigned to fleet
• Complete daily payroll responsibilities through UKG
• Match driver candidates for capabilities that match service needs
• Work through application questions and concerns
• Coordinate Recruiting and Safety departments processing of applications
• Review Problems from internal & external customers and resolve
• Work with tools and infrastructure items like
  • SkyBitz, Platform Science, LYTX Drivecam, As400 reporting
• Coach drivers on performance and safety related items
• Review terminal performance and report out in weekly internal KPI meetings
• Customer portals and online platforms i.e. Smartsheet
• Work with administrative teams to complete orders/close out open billing items
• Manage reporting tools to create processes for additional revenue streams. i.e. detention and bobtail billing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant dispatch/operations management experience
• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Strong understanding of FMCSA & DOT guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of AS-400 and intermediate computer skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of people.

EEO Statement:

NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.