Top 154 Freight dispatcher Jobs in Houston, Tx

Hiring Now: Port of Houston Drayage Dispatcher - Experience Required (On-Site)
Vanguard Transport Inc —Houston, TX
- $50,000 - $66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
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CitiCouriers —Houston, TX
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- Local
- Health insurance
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Kenan Advantage Group —Baytown, TX
- Inventory management
- 5 years
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Hotshot Owner Operator - CDL/Non-CDL
Arrow Truckers —Houston, TX
- $3,500 - $5,000 a week
- Full-time
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Planner - Regional Equipment
Quality Carriers —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Dispatcher - Final Mile
GEODIS Logistics, LLC —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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OTR HOTSHOT (NON-CDL)
Big Tex Freight Runners —Houston, TX
- $1,000 - $2,000 a week
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Clean MVR report
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
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Dispatcher | Logistics | Freight | Air Freight
Hotline Delivery Systems —Humble, TX
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Logistics Dispatcher
Sunrise Plastic —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Star Plastics & Logistics Services LLC —Houston, TX
- $15 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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The Armstrong Company —Houston, TX
- On call
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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JW LOGISTICS OPERATIONS LLC —Houston, TX
- $18.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Mid-level
- Warehouse experience
- 1 year
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Logistics Dispatcher
DGM SERVICES INC —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
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CFD TRANSPORTATION INC —Houston, TX
- $500 - $900 a week
- Full-time
- Oracle
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- Mid-level
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DISPATCHER
Starwood Transport L.L.C. —Pasadena, TX
- Email
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- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Local Dispatcher - Drayage
Texico Transport Inc —Houston, TX
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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Sr. Dispatcher
KAG SERVICES INC —Baytown, TX
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Office
Terminal Operations Manager (Drayage / Port Logistics)
Cargomatic —Houston, TX
- $105,000 - $130,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Business Administration
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Hiring owner operators Cargo van, Drivers
Delta Logistics INC —Houston, TX
- $3,500 - $6,000 a week
- Part-time
- Owner-operator
- Mid-level
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Logistics Dispatcher with High Excel Experience
Sunrise Drayage —Houston, TX
- Microsoft Outlook
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- Mid-level
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Hiring Now: Port of Houston Drayage Dispatcher - Experience Required (On-Site)

Vanguard Transport Inc -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $66,000 a year

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Record keeping
Microsoft Excel
Road transportation operations
Rail transport operations
English
Dispatching
Transportation management systems
Scheduling pickups and deliveries
Organizational skills
Transportation planning
Dispatch software communication
Chinese
Customer service problem-solving

Full Job Description

Hiring Now: Port of Houston Drayage Dispatcher - Experience Required

Location: Houston, TX
Company: Vanguard Transport Inc.
Industry: Container Drayage / Intermodal Transportation

About Us

We are a fast-growing asset-based trucking company operating our own fleet, specializing in container drayage and intermodal transportation at the Port of Houston.

We are seeking an experienced Drayage Dispatcher who can independently manage daily port operations and handle high-volume dispatching in a fast-paced environment.

This is NOT an entry-level position. Hands-on Port of Houston drayage experience is REQUIRED.

This is a full-time on-site position in Houston, TX. Remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

Dispatch company drivers for container pickups, deliveries, and empty returns at Port of Houston terminals
Monitor real-time driver activity and proactively resolve delays, port congestion, exams, chassis shortages, and terminal-related issues
Coordinate with drivers, customers, warehouses, terminals, and steamship lines
Track and manage LFD, demurrage, detention, cut-offs, ERD and other critical milestones to minimize additional costs
Optimize routing, scheduling, and load planning to maximize fleet utilization and operational efficiency
Independently manage high-volume, fast-paced daily operations
Maintain accurate dispatch records and load tracking information

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years of U.S. drayage dispatch experience
Hands-on experience with Port of Houston operations (REQUIRED)
Strong understanding of the container lifecycle (pickup → delivery → empty return → cut-off)
Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly
Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills
Proficient in Excel and dispatch software
Must be authorized to work in the United States
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Houston, TX. Candidates must be able to work from our Houston office. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Bayport, Barbours Cut, BNSF, and UP rail operations
Experience dispatching company drivers (asset-based fleet experience preferred)
Experience with PortPro or other transportation management / dispatch software is a plus
Bilingual (English/Chinese) is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Stable freight volume and year-round work
Long-term career growth opportunities

How to Apply

Please TEXT ONLY: 832-988-4409

(Serious inquiries only. We will respond as soon as possible.)

Please apply through Indeed and submit your resume.

Only candidates with Port of Houston drayage experience will be considered.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Do you have hands-on experience dispatching container drayage operations at the Port of Houston?

Experience:

Drayage dispatch: 2 years (Required)
Port of Houston drayage dispatch: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Chinese (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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