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Central Dispatcher, Field

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Ellenwood, Georgia Full time JR6642-2024

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.


Ensure efficient utilization of drivers and equipment. Assign motor vehicles and drivers to meet daily manpower and transportation for conveyance of freight. Compile a list of available vehicles and assign vehicles. Record driver staffing requirements for runs. Prepare list of extra drivers available for assignment for regular or special trips. Accurate, timely entry of all line haul movement on the AS400 computer system both company and purchase transportation. Coordinate with dock operations for planning and timely movement of intermodal and purchase transportation loads. Responsible for transmittal of load tenders and informational transfer to and with purchase transportation and intermodal providers.

Preferred Qualifications:                                

  • Minimum 1 year transportation experience 

  • Dispatch experience 

  • Bachelor degree 

  • Knowledge of AS400 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 


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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.

Make Your Move
At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


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