- Company: Forward Air
- Location: Groveport, Ohio
- Salary: $26.84/hr
Forward Air at a glance
forwardair.comSEC filings mentioning "Forward Air": 1,593 · SIC industry: Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Aug 5, 2026 — view filing
5,146 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
OSHA safety record: 17 confirmed violations across 6 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
2,497 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
Dispatcher - Load Planner at Forward Air in Groveport, Ohio
Position Summary
Join Forward Air as a Dispatcher - Load Planner for our 1st shift position. This full-time role is based in Groveport and requires no remote work. The pay rate is up to $26.84 per hour with a unique schedule of every other Wednesday, followed by Thursday through Saturday from 6am to 6pm.
What You'll Do
- Take responsibility for the planning and forecasting functions for selected markets.
- Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations.
- Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability, and maximum profitability for assigned markets.
What You Bring
Key responsibilities include:
- Experience in logistics or dispatching roles is preferred but not required.
- A strong understanding of transportation operations and planning.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
About Forward Air
Forward Air is a leading provider of air and ground transportation services. With a commitment to excellence in customer service, we offer competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the organization.
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Working in Groveport, Ohio
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Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is the 34th-largest state by area, at 44,825 sq mi (116,100 km2), and the seventh-most populous state, with a population of nearly 11.9 m
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 199,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Ohio: 7.2% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Ohio: $11.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Ohio: $61,709 — via FRED
Home prices in Ohio (year over year): +4.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Franklin County: $73,795 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Franklin County: 22 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Franklin County: Drove Alone (68%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Franklin County: 94% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Groveport United Methodist Church, listed 1995 (110m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 64°F / low 41°F year-round (summers around 85°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,194/mo · $1,430/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 224m (735 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
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Listing facts
- Role Dispatcher – Load Planner
- Employer Forward Air
- Location Groveport, Ohio
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $26.84/hr
- Posted August 5, 2026
- Apply by September 5, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (218 words)
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