Transportation Coordinator Jobs

A Transportation Coordinator in the logistics industry is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all transportation operations. The role involves organizing schedules, tracking shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving any logistical problems that arise. They are also responsible for maintaining communication and relationships with freight carriers, vendors, and clients to ensure the smooth running of operations. To excel in this role, a Transportation Coordinator should have strong organizational, communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

To prepare for this role, interested individuals often start off in positions such as Logistics Clerk, Dispatch Operator or Freight Broker, which provide essential experience in the logistics field. In terms of qualifications, a degree in business, logistics or a related field is typically required. Certain certifications such as the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) credential or the Transportation and Logistics Certification (CTL) can be beneficial and give candidates a competitive edge. Knowledge of logistics software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also usually necessary.

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GEIGER

Order Execution Representative - Traffic

  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 days ago

Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating...

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Transport

  • Socorro, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • Socorro, TX
  • 26 days ago

Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Las Palmas Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an)...

Dispatch Coordinator

  • Robbinsville, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Robbinsville, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Now Hiring! Router Is your current job a nightmare? Make it a dream job at Mattress Firm! Benefits Include : Excellent career growth opportunities through on-the-job training and development...

Dispatch coordinator in East Moline, IL

  • East Moline, IL
  • moments ago
  • East Moline, IL
  • moments ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : We are immediately hiring a Dispatch Coordinator in East Moline, IL, for our Supply Chain Solutions...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Opelousas, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Opelousas, LA
  • 5 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.55 - $23.05 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Transportation Planner

  • Sparks, NV
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 6 hours ago

SUMMARY: Consolidates client orders into optimal load profiles and assigns carriers to loads utilizing the Transportation Management System (TMS) Responsible for load planning, optimization, routing...

Luxury Transportation Specialist

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Luxury Transportation Specialist Location: Beverly Hills & Malibu, CA Compensation: $25/hour (with growth potential) Schedule: Part-time to Full-time, includes weekends and evenings About Us Stay...

Associate Transportation Planner

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago

and Duties Under the general direction of a Senior Transportation Planner, the Associate Transportation Planner is the lead person in various activities of the Office of Regional Planning,...

Senior Transportation Coordinator

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 7 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will support...

Repair Dispatch Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 hours ago

Location: 3410 S Galena St Ste 350, Denver, Colorado 80231 United States of America Repair Dispatch Manager Ready to rev up your career? If you are an excellent communicator with a knack for...

Transportation Coordinator - 1st Shift

  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 hours ago

What Transportation contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing...

Traffic Manager

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our service portfolio enables...

Transportation Specialist Needed

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Transportation Specialist Needed PTY Enterprises Position Overview: PTY Enterprises is seeking compassionate and reliable Transportation Specialists to join our team as independent contractors. In...

Traffic Manager TV & Radio

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 9 hours ago

About Entravision Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our service...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Otisville, MI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Otisville, MI
  • 9 hours ago

Title Transportation Coordinator Location Otisville, MI - School Bus Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Pay Rate Shift Various Shifts Close Date Description Apply today to become part of the Dean Difference...

Transportation Coordinator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to air transportation and aviation management
Learn the fundamentals of air transportation and aviation management. Aviation is essential for global business as it supports worldwide travelling and cargo transportation. Before COVID-19, the...
Technology in Transportation
This course provides an introduction to the transportation industry's major technical challenges and considerations. For upper level undergraduates interested in learning about the transportation...
Transportation Systems
Approaching transportation as a complex, large-scale, integrated, open system (CLIOS), this course strives to be an interdisciplinary systems subject in the "open" sense. It introduces qualitative...

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Salary for Transportation Coordinator Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Coordinators offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Master's Degree
13.4%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Transportation Coordinators
1-2 years
20.8%
2-4 years
20.8%
4-6 years
20.8%
None
20.8%
Less than 1 year
8.3%
6-8 years
4.2%
8-10 years
4.2%


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