Senior LTL Dispatcher — Lead Routes & Driver Team

Central Transport; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is seeking a hands-on Terminal Supervisor in Effingham, IL to oversee outbound trailer operations and dispatch a team of CDL drivers across city routes. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and customer service in a high-volume LTL environment.

You will lead dock workers and drivers, monitor KPI goals, and ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA standards while maintaining a schedule that supports a strong service network in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving environment (LTL preferred).
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to guide a team.
• Desire to deliver excellence in customer service.
• High aptitude for technology and systems use.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound trailer operations on the terminal dock; loading, forklift traffic, and unloading palletized freight.
• Dispatch a team of 5-10 LTL drivers across city pickup and delivery routes.
• Plan and revise driver routes to maintain efficiencies with changing workloads.
• Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring cube and weight.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation experience

Customer service

Technology aptitude

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Central Transport LLC is seeking a hands-on Terminal Supervisor in Effingham, IL to oversee outbound trailer operations and dispatch a team of CDL drivers across city routes. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and customer service in a high-volume LTL environment.

You will lead dock workers and drivers, monitor KPI goals, and ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA standards while maintaining a schedule that supports a strong service network in the Midwest.