Top 93 Freight dispatcher Jobs in Kansas City Mo

Intermodal Drayage Regional Dispatcher
Calhoun Truck Lines —Kansas City, MO
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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City Dispatcher
Dohrn —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7h
Local & Regional CDL-A Driver-Hourly Pay
Rapid Intermodal —Kansas City, KS
- From $26 an hour
- Overtime
- No touch freight
- Local
- CDL A
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Local & Regional CDL-A Driver-Hourly Pay
Rapid Intermodal —Kansas City, MO
- From $26 an hour
- Overtime
- No touch freight
- Local
- CDL A
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch
Riverside Transport —Liberty, MO
- Up to $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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CDL-A Truck Driver
Riverside Transport —Independence, MO
- Up to $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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6d
Non-CDL Owner Operator - Local/Regional
Island Deliveries —Kansas City, MO
- $150,000 - $250,000 a year
- Call employer
- Background check
- Owner-operator
- Local
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11h
Local & Regional Drivers needed
POD Logistics Inc —Kansas City, MO
- $1,400 - $1,800 a week
- Full-time
- Background check
- Dedicated
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Fuel card
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CDL-A Truck Driver
Riverside Transport —Lansing, KS
- Up to $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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6d
CDL-A Truck Driver
Riverside Transport —Mosby, MO
- Up to $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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6d
CDL A Flatbed Lease Purchase Truck Driver
Nova Lines Inc. —Kansas City, MO
- $9,000 - $10,000 a week
- Dedicated
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Passenger ride along program
- Health insurance
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Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch
Riverside Transport —Olathe, KS
- Up to $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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6d
CDL A REEFER TRUCK DRIVER OTR 75CPM
One Way Trax Corporation —Missouri
- $0.65 - $0.75 per mile
- Clean driving record
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Referral program
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6d
Flatbed Truck Driver (1099) - $4K Sign On
Buddy Moore Trucking —Olathe, KS
- Up to $3,000 a week
- Full-time
- Owner-operator
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
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14d
Flatbed Truck Driver (1099) - $4K Sign On
Buddy Moore Trucking —Overland Park, KS
- Up to $3,000 a week
- Full-time
- Owner-operator
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
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14d
Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch
Riverside Transport —Kansas City, MO
- Up to $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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6d
Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch
Riverside Transport —Leavenworth, KS
- Up to $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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6d
Flatbed Truck Driver (1099) - $4K Sign On
Buddy Moore Trucking —Kansas City, MO
- Up to $3,000 a week
- Full-time
- Owner-operator
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
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14d
Class A Lease Drivers - Dedicated Lanes
Silver Trucking LLC —Missouri
- $3 per mile
- Call employer
- Dedicated
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Dry van
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
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Logistics Coordinator (Broker-in-Training)
Clearly Logistics Inc —Kansas City, MO
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Intermodal Drayage Regional Dispatcher

Calhoun Truck Lines -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $65,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Safety regulations
Regulatory compliance
Employee relationship building
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Logistics compliance
Delegation

Full Job Description

Dispatcher

Location: Kansas city, MO

Calhoun Truck Lines is seeking an Intermodal Drayage Dispatcher to join our team. This hybrid role combines dispatch operations and customer service to ensure efficient logistics, excellent communication with drivers, and outstanding customer experiences. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and proactive in problem-solving.

Who Should Apply?

This position is perfect for individuals with experience in intermodal dispatching, logistics, or customer service who thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you excel at managing driver communications, optimizing schedules, and providing top-tier customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Experience in intermodal drayage is a plus, as this role involves coordinating container deliveries, working with steamship lines and rail yards, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Why Join Calhoun Truck Lines?

Established in 1998, Calhoun Truck Lines is a family-owned intermodal trucking company operating in key logistics hubs across Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Savannah. We provide strong regional coverage and efficient transportation solutions while maintaining a commitment to premier service.

At Calhoun Truck Lines, we value safety, communication, teamwork, commitment, and accountability. As a family-owned company, we foster a supportive and collaborative environment where employees can thrive and grow. We are committed to professional development, long-term success, and building a culture of goodwill for those we serve, employ, and partner with.

If you’re looking for a company that prioritizes its people, encourages innovation, and rewards hard work, we invite you to join our team!

Position Summary

This role ensures the safe and efficient operations of all drivers each day. The Dispatcher is responsible for utilizing tools and technology to achieve efficient and timely dispatch operations while upholding safety standards and company values. The position leads the dispatch function within a specific geographic scope.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure cargo moves efficiently and cost-effectively. It also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with the dispatch team and driving fleet. The Dispatcher will review and address service failures to prevent future issues and ensure corrective action is taken.

The Dispatcher must proactively communicate to minimize controllable service exceptions and costs, identify opportunities for appointment adjustments, and coordinate across departments to optimize driver utilization and on-time performance. Expertise in governmental regulatory rules for overweight, out-of-gauge, and hazardous cargo is essential, as well as a proven ability to monitor and meet performance and financial metrics.

Who Should Apply?

Ideal candidates will have:

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities efficiently
A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail in freight coordination
Excellent communication skills to work with drivers, customers, and internal teams
Comfort with technology; experience with logistics or dispatch software such as Wisetech-Compcare Virtual Intermodal is a plus
Prior experience in logistics, intermodal drayage, dispatch, transportation, or customer service (preferred but not required)

Duties and Responsibilities

Dispatch Operations & Oversight

Knowledge of safety practices, delivery areas, steamship lines, rail yards, chassis pools, and charges associated with non-compliance.
Efficiently operate dispatch software and utilize technology to streamline dispatch processes.
Manage driver relations and communications for both regular business and emergency assistance.
Communicate effectively with driver support to address and resolve driver needs.
Assist customer service in ensuring client needs are met and maintaining strong customer relationships.
Handle time-appointment setups, delivery notifications, and timely paperwork for invoicing, driver settlements, and updates.
Hold drivers accountable for required paperwork before dispatching future loads.
Manage yard operations, including equipment reconciliation, cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company and customer expectations.
Optimize profitability and control costs through dispatch best practices, such as reducing empty miles, improving utilization, and maximizing revenue per truck per day.
Act as a team player and foster collaboration.
Apply sound judgment in daily decision-making and prioritize tasks effectively.

Collaboration and Leadership

Work with the Central Operations Manager to enhance company operations, including dispatch, customer service, planning, and driver support.
Address driver matters escalated beyond driver support, collaborating with the Central Operations Manager, Human Resources, and Safety teams.
Represent the dispatch function in management meetings and relay relevant information to appropriate stakeholders.
Establish and track monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals related to moves, truck counts, revenue, and cost reduction.
Maintain a focus on company goals, values, and long-term planning.
Use key performance indicators to measure and monitor progress.

Safety

Delegate safety-related tasks to appropriate team members.
Provide monthly safety communications and training to drivers.
Monitor and improve safety scores for the terminal and the company.
Collaborate with the Terminal Manager on driver safety concerns, including log violations, speeding, and critical events.
Ensure compliance with hours-of-service regulations for safe driver dispatching.
Document safety discussions with drivers and stay educated on pre-trip inspections and training.
Monitor key safety indicators such as violations, log errors, and claims or crashes at the terminal level.

Team Member Responsibilities

Comply with all company policies, laws, and regulations.
Maintain proficiency with all systems, software, and technology used by the company.
Adhere to company values, including safety, communication, teamwork, commitment, and accountability.
Lead by example with a positive attitude and a commitment to personal and team improvement.
Maintain good attendance and communicate clearly with leadership and team members.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Miscellaneous / Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally

Job Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

Excellent interpersonal and sales skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Minimum of two years of related experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64126

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