Transportation Coordinator Jobs in Lincolnshire, IL

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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Associate Operations Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Create Bill of Ladings using carrier websites. Sort and deliver mail to designated areas. Unload trucks or move pallets using a pallet jack or Material Handling Equipment (MHE)....

Federal Transportation - Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at Harley Ellis Devereaux in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION Our Federal |Transportation team is looking to add an experienced team member to act as our...

Senior Transportation Planner

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 4 days ago

STV is hiring a Senior Transportation Planner based in our Chicago, IL office. This is an outstanding opportunity for an innovative transportation planner to become part of a dynamic team of...

Operations Coordinator

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (12 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (12 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Operations Coordinator | Full-Time | NOW Arena Location US-IL-Hoffman Estates Job ID 2025-22526 Location Name NOW Arena Category Operations Type Regular Full-Time Oak View Group Oak View Group is...

Senior Planner-Transportation

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 11 days ago

As a valued member of this team you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by; -Supporting the Project Director in delivering transportation planning, policy analysis and development, and traffic...

Transport Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Patient Transport Services Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)...

Specialist, Transportation and Equipment Logistics

  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 19 days ago

Overview Find a Better Way... ...to use your skills and experience. This is the time to let your talent come to life. To maximize your knowledge and use it for the greater good. To work with the...

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver

  • Wood Dale, IL (15 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (15 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Overview Medical Transport Specialist / Driver - Wood Dale, IL - Rotating Schedule - 2:15AM-10:45AM (Rotational Weekends)""$2,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants""" We will provide you a...

Operations Coordinator Full-Time NOW Arena

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (12 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (12 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 24 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Senior Proposal Specialist - Transportation Services

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 25 days ago

CDM Smith is growing! We are looking to hire a Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist for our Transportation Services team. **We are open to considering candidates for this position who could work...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Palatine, IL (7 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palatine, IL (7 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview The Transportation Coordinator will be responsible for performing load planning activities, coordinate load assignments....

Freight Coordinator

  • Gurnee, IL (13 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (13 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Summary The Freight Coordinator position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, the...

Coordinator Transportation

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

management and/or transportation management preferred Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills What We Offer Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families...

Record Center-Transportation Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Transportation/Record Center Specialist (TS/RCS) is a hybrid role at Access that is responsible for the safe and legal driving of Access vehicles and coordinating the delivery and...

Mobile Operations Coordinator - House Calls Program

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

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Transportation Coordinator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Technology in Transportation
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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 in Lincolnshire, IL

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Coordinators in Lincolnshire, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
20.3%
Master's Degree
13.5%
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 in Lincolnshire, IL
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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