Dispatch Specialist

Southeastern Freight Lines; Lexington (SC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Dispatch Specialist to support Central Dispatch by answering phones, entering transactional data, and coordinating with shops and third parties for driver breakdowns. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers a second shift schedule.

Starting pay is $20 per hour. The company emphasizes a people-first culture and a strong logistical footprint across the Southeast.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and phone handling skills.
• Ability to document information and update systems accurately.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and respond to caller needs and enter data into the computer.
• Assist drivers with mechanical breakdowns by coordinating with shops and third parties.
• Issue PO numbers to support accounts payable.
• Complete accident reports and relay details to Safety after hours.
• Record arrival/departure data and update the system.
• Support field operations with equipment location discrepancies and relay assignments.

Skills

Phone support

Data entry

Driver coordination

PO processing

Safety reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Accounts payable system

Job description

As a Dispatch Specialist, you will be responsible for providing support to the Central Dispatch staff by answering phones, responding to the needs of callers and entering transactional information into the computer system. Assist drivers with mechanical breakdowns by coordinating with our Company shops and 3rd party resources. Document information on the breakdown and communicate with team members about the status of the breakdown. Issue PO numbers to assist with the accounts payable process. Fill out accident reports and provide detailed information to Safety Department for follow up and handling of accidents after normal business hours. Record information from drivers about arrival and departure information and Update computer. Communicate with drivers and assist with relaying assignments from Central Dispatch staff. Support field operations with equipment location discrepancies and assist in updating system with requested information. For this role, you will need to have a High School Diploma or GED. Starting Pay: $20 per hour. Work Shift Second Shift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZc1A8aeshc Working with southeastern Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, southeastern Freight Lines is a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth of southeastern generating over 1.7 billion in annual revenue, with over 10 million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over 8,800 professionals — the true backbone of our company. At southeastern, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing. southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.