Transportation Coordinator Jobs in New York

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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Transportation Specialist/Residential Associate

  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Liberty Manor - Rochester, NY Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Diploma or GED Salary Range : $17.25 - $18.00 Hourly Travel...

Freight Coordinator

  • Fulton, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Fulton, NY
  • 2 days ago

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Medical Transportation Coordinator

  • Hawthorne, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NY
  • 3 days ago

Description Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Medical Transportation Coordinator to join our growing team in Newburgh....

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver

  • White Plains, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 4 days ago

Overview Medical Transport Specialist / Driver White Plains, NY - Monday - Friday 11:00AM-7:30PM We will provide you a career with a leader in the healthcare industry, by offering a wide variety...

Senior Transportation Coordinator LIFE

  • Lackawanna, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Lackawanna, NY
  • 4 days ago

Minimum of one year experience in a transportation coordinator position....

Transportation Specialist

  • Harriman, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Harriman, NY
  • 4 days ago

Dispatching Route pack distribution Trackers Assignment Yard checks Driver cam coaching PSNA Position Responsibilities: The Operations Assistant performs general administrative tasks, including...

Freight Coordinator (Full-time)

  • Albany, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 5 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...

Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)

  • Albany, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 5 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...

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver (Part-Time)

  • Melville, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 5 days ago

The Route Service Representative (RSR) is the face of Quest Diagnostics to the public, our customers and acts as an Ambassador for the company in everything he/she does. This position performs day...

Freight Planner

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

New York City's economic strength, vibrancy, and livability as a world-class city relies on the complex logistics and supply chains that support residents and businesses. Freight activity is an...

Courtesy Transportation Coordinator

  • Orchard Park, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Orchard Park, NY
  • 10 days ago

Basil Family Dealerships is looking for a Courtesy Transportation Coordinator to join our family-like work environment!...

Ground Transportation Coordinator - Sales (Long Island)

  • Uniondale, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Uniondale, NY
  • 10 days ago

Company DescriptionWHO IS AIR CHARTER SERVICEAir Charter Service (ACS) is a leading aircraft charter company that provides passenger and cargo aircraft charters worldwide.ACS provides the best...

Private Chauffeur & Transportation Specialist

  • Monroe, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Monroe, NY
  • 11 days ago

A private household in Monroe, NY is seeking a dependable, experienced, and safety-focused Driver with a valid CDL to provide transportation support as needed. This is a live-out position in a...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Greenvale, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenvale, NY
  • 11 days ago

*Substitute Driver Management: Identify and arrange for qualified substitute drivers as needed to ensure uninterrupted transportation services....

Operations Coordinator, Cell & Gene - Marken

  • Laurelton, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Laurelton, NY
  • 11 days ago

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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...
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...
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...

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Salary for Transportation Coordinator Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Coordinators in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
20.2%
Master's Degree
13.6%
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 New York
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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