Dispatchers - Savannah

Port Dispatcher – Savannah, GA

Location: Savannah, GA
Reports To: Terminal Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $24–$26/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Two full-time shifts available

• Shift 1: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday


• Shift 2: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Job Summary

Cargomatic is seeking experienced Port Dispatchers to support high-volume drayage operations in Savannah. This role is responsible for daily dispatch execution, driver coordination, container and chassis management, and issue resolution in a fast-paced port environment. The ideal candidate has strong port/drayage experience, communicates clearly with drivers and carriers, and can make sound decisions under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch owner-operators, company drivers, and third-party carriers hauling under Cargomatic’s SCAC code.


• Plan and assign loads based on driver availability, equipment capacity, and operational priority.


• Maintain consistent communication with drivers regarding assignments, schedules, changes, and performance expectations.


• Assess driver, tractor, chassis, and container capability for each requested haul.


• Track and trace shipments, proactively identifying and resolving delays, exceptions, or operational issues.


• Manage empty container inventory, including returns and repositioning.


• Enter, update, and close orders accurately and on time in Cargomatic’s proprietary TMS.


• Validate Proof of Delivery (POD), interchange documents, and other required paperwork.


• Identify and apply accessorial charges to ensure full revenue capture.


• Provide professional, responsive service to drivers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.


• Collaborate with internal teams and perform additional operational or administrative duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of port/drayage dispatch experience (required).


• Strong understanding of port operations, logistics concepts, and dispatch best practices.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high volume of daily moves.


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to resolve issues quickly and professionally.


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands.


• Comfortable working in dispatch/TMS software and Microsoft Office.


• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ($24–$26/hour, DOE) with performance-based incentives.


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.


• Opportunity to grow with a high-growth company modernizing port and drayage logistics.

Who We Are

Cargomatic is the #1 technology platform and digital marketplace for local trucking. We are modernizing an $82 billion industry by connecting shippers and commercial drivers through mobile technology, bringing efficiency, transparency, and reliability to port and drayage operations across the country.