Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

Dispatcher / Operations Coordinator – Savannah Terminal

NGL Transportation is seeking an experienced Dispatcher / Operations Coordinator to join our Savannah Terminal team. This position is responsible for the daily management of intermodal drivers, container movements, port operations, and on-time customer deliveries.

This is not an entry-level administrative position. We are seeking a transportation professional with dispatching experience who can independently manage drivers, coordinate freight movement, and ensure efficient terminal operations.

Location : Savannah, Georgia
Employment Type : Full-Time

Pay: TBD

Primary Responsibilities
• Manage daily dispatch operations for company drivers and owner-operators
• Coordinate container pickups and deliveries from the Port of Savannah
• Monitor driver locations, HOS availability, and route efficiency
• Assign loads and schedule deliveries to ensure on-time service
• Communicate continuously with drivers regarding load status, delays, and customer requirements
• Monitor port appointments, container availability, terminal conditions, and delivery schedules
• Minimize demurrage, detention, storage, and other avoidable accessorial charges
• Track and manage daily load progress from pickup through final delivery
• Coordinate with customers, brokers, warehouses, and internal departments
• Utilize TMS, GPS tracking systems, Samsara, and other operational software
• Review BOLs, PODs, dispatch records, and shipment documentation
• Work closely with Safety, Maintenance, and Management teams
• Provide after-hours and limited weekend operational support when necessary (additional compensation provided)

Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of dispatching experience required
• Transportation, trucking, intermodal, drayage, or logistics experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of driver HOS regulations and dispatch planning
• Experience communicating with drivers and managing daily operations
• Ability to prioritize and make operational decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and transportation software
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Intermodal or Port of Savannah experience
• TMS experience
• Samsara experience
• Bilingual (English/Korean or English/Spanish) preferred

Requirements
• Must reside within approximately one hour of Savannah or Pooler, Georgia
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced transportation environment
• Ability to manage multiple drivers and loads simultaneously
• Must be dependable and available to support operations during critical situations

What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive dispatcher who understands trucking operations and can effectively manage drivers, containers, appointments, and customer expectations. The ideal candidate will take ownership of daily operations, communicate effectively with drivers, prevent service failures, and ensure loads are delivered safely and on time. Immediate opening. Qualified candidates should submit a resume outlining their transportation and dispatch experience.