Supervisor, Dispatch

Roadrunner; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadrunner is seeking a capable dispatch professional to lead daily operations, coordinate pickups, and maintain real-time freight visibility. You will work with drivers, contractors, and terminals to ensure timely service and safety compliance while coaching staff and driving process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2+ years in dispatch or logistics, strong communication, and analytical skills. The role is onsite in Philadelphia with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2+ years of dispatch, transportation, logistics, or related operational experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural documentation.
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, and operational documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with terminals, contractors, law enforcement, and customers.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to calculate percentages, proportions, and basic geometry.
• Proven ability to solve practical problems in dynamic, non-standardized environments.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments in a fast-moving operation.
• Proficiency with email, databases, spreadsheets, and general PC applications.
• Preferred: AS/400 experience.
• Preferred: Experience supervising personnel, training, and performance management.
• Average typing, filing, and ten-key skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily dispatch operations and optimize routing.
• Oversee pickup and delivery scheduling for service performance.
• Maintain real-time visibility into freight and driver status.
• Coordinate driver and contractor performance and safety guidance.
• Administer dispatch systems and ensure accurate data.
• Support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Elevate customer experience by handling inbound calls and issues.
• Lead with accountability and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AS/400

Job description

Roadrunner is for ambitious, smart people who excel at execution over talking about it, and who would rather invent the next standard in freight than accept the status quo.We are looking for the Best of the Best. Action driven leaders who want to be part of real change and help design the future of LTL in the U.S. This is a place where high performers can grow, influence outcomes, and make an impact while working directly with executives and smart people from across industries.We bring a winner mindset. We take ownership, raise the bar, and measure ourselves by results. We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together. These principles create an environment of high standards, clear ownership, and direct collaboration. We trust data over intuition, move with urgency, and hold each other accountable because winning requires it.Roadrunner exists to prove that LTL can be better than the industry has settled for. To be the best means we need to think bigger, look outside the box, and question every assumption: too many handoffs, limited visibility, and the quiet belief that “this is just how it works.” We rejected that story. We built a proprietary Smart Network for direct, long haul, metro to metro service that delivers fewer touches, faster transit, real time visibility, and genuine accountability. We are the most tech forward company in LTL, and we are not finished widening the gap.The foundation is already strong. Recognized as one of Built In Chicago’s Best Large Places to Work. Earning top marks for improvement, quality, and service. The real opportunity is still ahead: helping invent what comes next.If you want to be evaluated among the Best of the Best and help set the new standard in LTL, we should talk.What you’ll do1. Lead daily dispatch operationsOversee terminal load plans to ensure efficient routing and optimal asset utilizationPrioritize and assign pickups to maximize service performance and customer satisfactionEnsure all scheduled pickups are completed, and exceptions are escalated quicklyManage pickup and delivery appointments with accuracy and urgencyMaintain real‑time visibility into freight movement and driver status2. Coordinate driver and contractor performanceProvide timely guidance, support, and safety information to Independent ContractorsIssue driver advances for breakdowns and unloading needs in accordance with policyCommunicate delays, incidents, and breakdowns to origin and destination terminalsPartner with drivers and freight handlers to resolve operational challengesReinforce company standards through consistent coaching and leadership3. Strengthen systems, tracking, and complianceAdminister dispatch and tracking systems to ensure accurate, real‑time dataMaintain documentation, reports, and communication logs with precisionApply company policies consistently and escalate issues appropriatelySupport continuous improvement initiatives across dispatch workflowsEnsure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements4. Elevate customer experienceAnswer inbound pickup calls and provide clear, timely informationResolve customer issues with professionalism and ownershipCoordinate with terminals, contractors, and corporate teams to ensure service reliabilityProtect customer commitments through proactive problem‑solvingRepresent the company with confidence and operational expertise5. Lead with accountability and operational disciplineProvide leadership through example, knowledge‑sharing, and consistent follow‑throughDelegate tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of executionSupport training and development of dispatch personnelDrive a culture of accuracy, responsiveness, and operational excellenceContribute to a high‑performance environment aligned with business goalsWhat you bringBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience1–2+ years of dispatch, transportation, logistics, or related operational experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural documentationExperience preparing reports, correspondence, and operational documentationAbility to communicate effectively with terminals, contractors, law enforcement, and customersStrong analytical skills, including ability to calculate percentages, proportions, and basic geometryProven ability to solve practical problems in dynamic, non‑standardized environmentsAbility to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments in a fast‑moving operationProficiency with email, databases, spreadsheets, and general PC applicationsPreferred: AS/400 experiencePreferred: Experience supervising personnel, training, and performance managementAverage typing, filing, and ten‑key skillsHow you operateYou think in systems, not tasksYou stay calm, clear, and decisive under pressureYou challenge assumptions constructively and seek better ways to operateYou own outcomes, not activityYou move quickly without sacrificing accuracyYou communicate with clarity, confidence, and purposeYou anticipate issues before they become problemsYou lead with accountability and follow‑throughYou build trust through consistency and operational disciplineAbout RoadrunnerWe’re not just moving freight; we’re reimagining long-haul shipping. Our Smart Network offers more direct long-haul metro-to-metro routes than any other nationwide LTL carrier in the United States, with service extending into Canada and Mexico and terminals across 40+ metro markets. Powered by AI and machine learning, our operations platform ensures real-time tracking, custodial control, and full shipment visibility. With driver teams executing over-the-road (OTR) moves — and no freight moving on rail — customers experience industry-leading transit times, minimal rehandling, and dramatically reduced risk of loss or damage.Our 900+ owner-operators benefit from scheduled freight, fewer touches by design, consistent long-haul density, and a differentiated metro-to-metro model that creates predictable earning opportunities.This precision and performance have earned Roadrunner national recognition by over 3,000 shippers, and was ranked this year #1 in Operations, #1 in Technology, and #1 in Value in the Quest for Quality Awards, as well as honors as a Top 100 Trucking Company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio.We’re growing fast. Roadrunner is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.Compensation & Setup$63,000–$68,000 base salaryOnsite – Philadelphia, PAFull benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTOPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsHeavy physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, reach/handle items, work with fingers, have color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Moderate office noise levelOnsite environment* The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.* Roadrunner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.* We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!#LI-OnsitePhiladelphia, PA