Field Central Dispatcher

Saia Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

15d

About The Position

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about. Position Summary Assigns motor vehicles and drivers to meet daily operational needs for freight transportation.

Nice To Haves

• 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 execute operations efficiently.
• Compiles a list of available vehicles and assigns them appropriately.
• Records driver staffing requirements for transportation runs.
• Prepares a list of extra drivers available for assignments.
• Tracks and records all line haul movement in transportation management applications.
• Collaborates with dock operators to plan and move intermodal and purchase transportation loads in a timely manner.
• Distributes the transmittal of load tenders and informational transfer to and with purchase transportation and intermodal providers.

Benefits

• At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time