Trucking Company Dispatcher Position Available In Chatham, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: Eastern Drayage, a prominent drayage provider with operations in major US ports and rail yards, is hiring a Trucking Company Dispatcher in Savannah, GA. The role involves scheduling pickups, assigning deliveries, tracking drivers, and ensuring on-time container shipments. Candidates need 3+ years of dispatch experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of transportation logistics. This full-time position offers a salary of $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year with benefits included.
Job Description
Trucking Company Dispatcher 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 440 Telfair Road, Savannah, GA 31415
Company Overview:
Eastern Drayage is a leading drayage provider with assets and terminals in most of the major ports and rail yards across the US. Our clientele includes several of the JOC top 100 importers as we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, we are poised for continued growth and success in the industry.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Dispatcher with a strong background in the drayage industry. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing complex transportation operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery of import/export containers. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, have the ability to problem solve, multi-task, and be a great team player.
Responsibilities:
Schedule appointments with terminals for container pickups Scheduling appointments/follow ups with clients Assignment of deliveries to drivers Manage constant tracking of drivers, ensuring on-time deliveries Provide excellent customer service through phone call and email communications with clients and operations teams Tracking equipment and updating in our own custom portal Tracking and tracing container shipments via terminal portal General office and other duties as assigned Qualifications 3+ years of experience in dispatch operations within the drayage and logistics transportation industry Strong understanding of port operations, terminal procedures, and transportation logistics Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong logistics and dispatching skills Excellent communication and phone etiquette Familiarity with transportation management systems and technology Ability to analyze data and plan transportation effectively
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): What ports have you dispatched out of? How many drivers have you dispatched? Ability to
Commute:
Savannah, GA 31415 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
