Job Description
Job Description
Transportation Dispatch Manager – Confidential Search (Tampa Area)
Full-time | Leadership Role | Competitive Base + Bonus
A well-established transportation organization is conducting a confidential search for a Dispatch Manager to oversee routing, driver operations, safety compliance, and day-to-day transport performance across a regional operation. This is a leadership-level role supporting a mixed fleet environment that includes bulk/liquid operations and containerized freight.
What You'll Lead
- Direct daily oversight of dispatchers and professional drivers across a multi-site operation
- Monitor and track deliveries, assignments, and performance using modern dispatch, ELD, telematics, and camera systems
- Analyze route performance, load times, and service metrics to improve efficiency
- Ensure full compliance with DOT, HOS, safety protocols, and internal operating standards
- Partner closely with operations, terminals, and customer teams to maintain high service levels
- Support driver hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
- Coordinate routine and major equipment maintenance needs with fleet leadership
- Participate in container scheduling and documentation for outbound and inbound overseas shipments
- Conduct regular on-site presence (approx. 30–35% travel within the region)
Ideal Background
- 3–5+ years in transportation dispatch leadership or fleet operations
- Experience working with tankers, bulk, or containerized freight
- Strong DOT/HOS compliance knowledge
- Skilled with routing systems, ELD platforms, and transportation technology
- Confident communicator with the ability to lead people and manage change
- Bachelor's degree preferred