Senior Dispatcher: Master Freight & Load Planning

Saia Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in El Paso, TX is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to assign motor vehicles and drivers to meet daily operational needs for freight transportation.

You will source drivers and equipment, track line haul movements in TMS, and coordinate with dock operators to move intermodal and purchased loads efficiently. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of dispatch experience are preferred; MS Office and TMS proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 5+ years of transportation or dispatch experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and transportation management applications.

Responsibilities

• Sources drivers and equipment to meet daily operational needs.
• Assigns vehicles and drivers to transportation runs.
• Tracks line haul movements in transportation management applications.
• Collaborates with dock operators to plan loads and move intermodal and purchase transportation.
• Maintains records of driver staffing requirements and available drivers.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Driver scheduling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saia Inc. in El Paso, TX is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to assign motor vehicles and drivers to meet daily operational needs for freight transportation.

You will source drivers and equipment, track line haul movements in TMS, and coordinate with dock operators to move intermodal and purchased loads efficiently. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of dispatch experience are preferred; MS Office and TMS proficiency are required.