Dispatch Planner Trainee: Master Freight Planning

Stevens Transport, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Transport, Inc. seeks a Dispatch Planner – In Training to learn and support freight movement, rotating through core dispatch functions to build the skills for a full Dispatch Planner seat.

This on-site role in Dallas, TX advances capacity planning, matches equipment to demand, and improves operational efficiency in a dynamic network. During training you will develop data analysis, driver communication, and reporting abilities while collaborating with teams to resolve service disruptions

Qualifications

• Structured training across dispatch planning operations with focus on load planning and capacity management.
• Strong computer skills in Windows, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to manage high volumes of inbound communication and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field).

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training across dispatch planning operations, including load planning, driver communication, and capacity management
• Assist in pairing available trucks with freight to support network coverage needs
• Support load monitoring activities, identifying and escalating service risks related to delays, weather, mechanical issues, or customer changes
• Communicate professionally with drivers and internal teams via phone, email, and transportation systems
• Learn to balance trailer pools and support repositioning strategies between surplus and deficit markets
• Assist in generating daily, weekly, and ad hoc operational reports
• Develop working knowledge of transportation systems, routing logic, and time/distance geography
• Observe and support senior Dispatch Planners in decision-making, problem-solving, and contingency planning
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends, inefficiencies, and potential solutions

Skills

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communication

Scheduling

Routing

Time Management

Adaptability

Research

Contingency Planning

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AS/400

Job description

Stevens Transport, Inc. seeks a Dispatch Planner – In Training to learn and support freight movement, rotating through core dispatch functions to build the skills for a full Dispatch Planner seat.

This on-site role in Dallas, TX advances capacity planning, matches equipment to demand, and improves operational efficiency in a dynamic network. During training you will develop data analysis, driver communication, and reporting abilities while collaborating with teams to resolve service disruptions