Traffic supervisor vs dispatch manager

The differences between traffic supervisors and dispatch managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a traffic supervisor and a dispatch manager. Additionally, a dispatch manager has an average salary of $50,499, which is higher than the $47,693 average annual salary of a traffic supervisor.

The top three skills for a traffic supervisor include safety rules, traffic control devices and freight carriers. The most important skills for a dispatch manager are DOT, GPS, and customer satisfaction.

Traffic supervisor vs dispatch manager overview

	Traffic Supervisor	Dispatch Manager
Yearly salary	$47,693	$50,499
Hourly rate	$22.93	$24.28
Growth rate	1%	-
Number of jobs	9,084	2,120
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Traffic supervisor vs dispatch manager salary

Traffic supervisors and dispatch managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Traffic Supervisor	Dispatch Manager
Average salary	$47,693	$50,499
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $65,000	Between $32,000 And $78,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	1 8 3 Lanes
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between traffic supervisor and dispatch manager education

There are a few differences between a traffic supervisor and a dispatch manager in terms of educational background:

	Traffic Supervisor	Dispatch Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Traffic supervisor vs dispatch manager demographics

Here are the differences between traffic supervisors' and dispatch managers' demographics:

	Traffic Supervisor	Dispatch Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 55.6% Female, 44.4%	Male, 61.7% Female, 38.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 5.9% White, 54.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 6.0% White, 55.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between traffic supervisor and dispatch manager duties and responsibilities

Traffic supervisor example responsibilities.

Achieve continuous efficiency gains by leveraging WMS capabilities and implementing sustainable operating procedures.
Account for cycle count implementation and process, FIFO, physical inventory, month-end reconciliciation with accounting.
Apply knowledge and experience of these facilities to advise DynCorp and USAF on Iraqi controller training and ATC issues.
Develop many relationships with regional, national, and export carriers (TL and LTL).
Communicate volume requirements with carriers (TL and LTL) and railroads to ensure monthly and year-end financial requirements are met.
Lead, train and prepare a team responsible for receiving, shipping, warehousing, MRO stock level review and replenishment.

Dispatch manager example responsibilities.

Utilize GPS tracking system in order to manage, trace and locate drivers within their assign locations.
Direct employees in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions, eliminate avoidable accidents and improve department performance manage KPI's.
Introduce and implement the GPS system for driver tracking.
Renegotiate current LTL rate discounts with regional partner carriers.
Conduct defensive driving training classes and CDL license procedures and pretesting for qualify individuals.
Utilize RoadNet routing software to increase driver productivity, route efficiency and service levels.

Traffic supervisor vs dispatch manager skills

Common traffic supervisor skills

Safety Rules, 14%
Traffic Control Devices, 13%
Freight Carriers, 9%
Logistics, 6%
Direct Reports, 6%
Account Executives, 6%

Common dispatch manager skills

DOT, 24%
GPS, 7%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
Disciplinary Actions, 4%
Safety Regulations, 4%
CDL, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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