Transportation Specialist

Transportation Specialist At Standard Logistics, success is not only found at the destination, but along the journey itself. Employee Driven, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, customers, and communities while experiencing the peace of mind that comes with knowing you'll be taken care of every step of the way. Customer Focused, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. Together, we set the standard. Best in Class Logistics. Employee Driven. Customer Focused. Team Or Function Overview The Network Planning team develops and manages freight assignments that meet the service requirements of the customers as well as consistent engagement with the driving fleet to ensure these assignments are met while maintaining high safety standards. Summary The Transportation Specialist is a full-time salaried position directly reporting to the Network Planning Manager. This role is responsible for constructing all driver assignments for a designated region in a manner that ensures cost effective transportation that meets company objectives. Essential Duties Ensure that all loads and drivers are assigned, scheduled, and dispatched for pickup on the appropriate ship date to meet promised delivery dates and times Assist fleet drivers in ensuring DOT compliance which includes but not limited to: HOS requirements, ensuring drivers have proper paperwork, monitoring any unassigned driving events, and keeping up to date on flagged equipment and safety inspections Provide training on fleet systems and tools when required Communicate with drivers to ensure understanding of their job responsibilities, customer expectations, and company expectations while maintaining a driver friendly safety culture by providing awareness and focus on safety through conversations, messages, briefings and quarterly training Partner with the Area Supervisor to implement, support, monitor, and achieve metrics and goals Identify and implement process improvements that increases operating efficiency, improves customer service, drives the right behavior and delivers targeted results Participate in other duties as assigned by management Physical Demands Able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces Able to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch Sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing Able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds We Require A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and/or equivalent industry experience Two or more years of relevant work experience We Also Value Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering Experience with flatbed and/or hazardous materials Experience in a start-up environment Benefits We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. Professional growth and development are very important to us We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally. We comply with federal, state, and local disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. Base Salary Range: $44,000-$60,500