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White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC.

Utilizes Descartes and Geotab platforms to support delivery of a true command vehicle operation by uniting optimized route planning, dispatching, GPS tracking, mobile applications, and fleet/drivers.

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for central dispatch in the United States is $62,888.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $71,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a central dispatch?

A Central Dispatch job involves coordinating and managing the scheduling and routing of shipments, vehicles, or personnel to ensure efficient operations. Dispatchers communicate with drivers, customers, and other departments to track progress, resolve issues, and optimize workflows. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to maintain smooth logistics and transportation processes.

What are the daily responsibilities of a central dispatch?

A Central Dispatch professional is responsible for coordinating and scheduling the movement of vehicles, personnel, or shipments throughout the day. This includes prioritizing service requests, assigning routes, monitoring the location and status of drivers or assets, and communicating changes or emergencies in real time. You will often collaborate with drivers, managers, and customers to resolve issues and ensure timely service delivery. The role also involves documenting activities, updating dispatch logs, and using specialized software to maintain accurate records.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a central dispatch?

To excel as a Central Dispatch professional, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are fundamental, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant logistics experience. Familiarity with dispatch management software, GPS tracking systems, and radio communication tools is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stress management skills set top candidates apart in this fast-paced environment. These competencies are crucial to ensure efficient resource allocation, timely service, and seamless coordination between teams.

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Infographic showing various Central Dispatch job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,888 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Central Dispatch Manager

Mount Juliet, TN • On-site

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes for delivery services and fleet management.

  • Manage the order routing process, review DOT weight and Hazmat requirements, and assign deliveries to ensure timely completion according to service level agreements.

  • Utilize delivery management platforms to support route planning, dispatching, GPS tracking, and fleet operations.

White Cap rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 123 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
Job Summary
Responsible for establishing and maintaining performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes for delivery services to customers and fleet management. Ensure the team achieves milestones that meet business satisfaction objectives as well as internal and external service level agreements.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
  • Eliminates inter-branch freight expenses by utilizing truck space in tandem with loop trucks to drive down less-than-truckload (LTL) and small package freight costs while improving lead times. Manages inbound freight expenses from manufacturers by back-hauling vendor purchase orders.
  • Improves delivery services to customers by minimizing fleet expenses, increasing revenue per vehicle, reducing the distance traveled per vehicle, and lowering the amount of labor, fuel and toll expenses incurred by the business.
  • Manages order queue for routing based off customer orders. Reviews Department of Transportation (DOT) weight and Hazmat requirements for each vehicle during the routing process.
  • Utilizes Descartes and Geotab platforms to support delivery of a true command vehicle operation by uniting optimized route planning, dispatching, GPS tracking, mobile applications, and fleet/drivers.
  • Creates plans to ensure all deliveries are made timely and according to service level agreements. Analyzes truck delivery tickets by considering delivery address, inventory, time sensitivity, and offload requests to assign the tickets to the appropriate branches.
  • Captures and analyzes inventory in each branch to determine appropriate location of product for proper distribution channels.
  • Coordinates with branches on vehicle maintenance and current lease agreements.
  • Communicates with supervisors on driver/vehicle credentials to schedule delivery appointments with union and non-union job sites.

Nature and Scope
  • Solutions require analysis and investigation.
  • Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
  • Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment
  • Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.
  • Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Education and Experience
  • Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications
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