Intermodal dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor

The differences between intermodal dispatchers and dispatcher supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an intermodal dispatcher and a dispatcher supervisor. Additionally, an intermodal dispatcher has an average salary of $45,394, which is higher than the $41,106 average annual salary of a dispatcher supervisor.

The top three skills for an intermodal dispatcher include data entry, dot regulations and owner operators. The most important skills for a dispatcher supervisor are DOT, payroll, and non-emergency calls.

Intermodal dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor overview

	Intermodal Dispatcher	Dispatcher Supervisor
Yearly salary	$45,394	$41,106
Hourly rate	$21.82	$19.76
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	4,373	6,334
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Intermodal dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor salary

Intermodal dispatchers and dispatcher supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Intermodal Dispatcher	Dispatcher Supervisor
Average salary	$45,394	$41,106
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $86,000	Between $27,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	Wall, NJ
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	National Grid plc
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between intermodal dispatcher and dispatcher supervisor education

There are a few differences between an intermodal dispatcher and a dispatcher supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Intermodal Dispatcher	Dispatcher Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Intermodal dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between intermodal dispatchers' and dispatcher supervisors' demographics:

	Intermodal Dispatcher	Dispatcher Supervisor
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between intermodal dispatcher and dispatcher supervisor duties and responsibilities

Intermodal dispatcher example responsibilities.

Manage customer service satisfaction by providing update eta and location of drivers.
Usaobtain back-haul freight and dispatch OTR drivers.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Coordinate guest limousine reservation requests with casino hosts and VIP personnel.

Dispatcher supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage dot hrs for drivers as far as what tasks can be done in a certain amount of time.
Handle inbound customer inquiries for HVAC services (emergency & non-emergency).
Learned and apply FRA regulatory standards.
Complete monthly warrant audits to include NCIC validations.
Assist call center with questions about accounts or eta on techs arrival
Schedule OTR drivers so that they are compliant with D.O.T regulations.

Intermodal dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor skills

Common intermodal dispatcher skills

Data Entry, 19%
DOT Regulations, 17%
Owner Operators, 17%
AS400, 12%
OTR, 6%
Schedule Appointments, 5%

Common dispatcher supervisor skills

DOT, 15%
Payroll, 8%
Non-Emergency Calls, 5%
GPS, 5%
Computer System, 5%
EMS, 5%

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