Transportation Coordinator Jobs in Ohio

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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Senior Transportation Coordinator

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 10 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 10 hours ago

Transportation Coordinators make $25.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!...

Transportation Operations Manager

  • West Jefferson, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • West Jefferson, OH
  • 4 days ago

DESCRIPTION At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is seeking Transportation...

Transportation Planner

  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 days ago

Use Transportation Management System (TMS) for carrier selection, rate shopping & tender process Manage all lane change requests in SharePoint, Ark i.e. lane assignments, carrier changes & carrier rates...

Bilingual Transportation Specialist - JOR

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Cincinnati, OH Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Working At NYAP NYAP's commitment...

Transportation Specialist

  • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 6 days ago

Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military...

Day Program Transportation Specialist

  • Chillicothe, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Chillicothe, OH
  • 7 days ago

Transportation Specialist A Great Opportunity / $17.75 per hour / Mon thru Fri 8a-10a & 3p-5p At ViaQuest Day & Employment Services we provide support to individuals with developmental...

Transportation Specialist

  • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 8 days ago

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click...

Sr Transportation Coordinator

  • OH
  • 11 days ago
  • OH
  • 11 days ago

Transportation Coordinators make $25.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!...

Sr. Load Planner

  • Hebron, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Hebron, OH
  • 13 days ago

Utilize Transportation Management Systems to update manifests, Bills of Lading, and dock schedules. Drive least-cost shipping strategies while balancing service requirements....

DSP Transportation Specialist

  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 14 days ago

Transportation Specialist A Great Opportunity / $17.25 per Hour / Full-time, primarily 2nd shift At ViaQuest Day & Employment Services we provide support to individuals with developmental...

Freight Coordinator (Full-time) (The Greene)

  • Beavercreek, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Beavercreek, OH
  • 15 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...

Transportation Planner II - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

  • Columbus, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 19 days ago

Supplier base of 50 TL Carriers, 17 LTL Carriers, & 1 Parcel Carrier Multiple plant & distribution center operational support Transportation Management Systems Support Apply Now Learn more about our...

Proposal Specialist - Transportation Services

  • Akron, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 20 days ago

41612BR** **Requisition ID:** 41612BR **Business Unit:** NAU **Job Description:** CDM Smith is growing! We are looking to hire a Marketing & Proposal Specialist for our Transportation Services...

Branch Operations Coordinator - VANDALIA, OH

  • Vandalia, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Vandalia, OH
  • 20 days ago

Back Branch Operations Coordinator #4163 VANDALIA, Ohio, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation's leading privately held...

2nd Shift Transportation Coordinator

  • Bedford, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Bedford, OH
  • 20 days ago

Creates shipping documents (packing slips, bill of ladings, material certifications) to go along with the materials via local fleet, LTL, TL, or Collect Shipments....

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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 Ohio

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 Ohio 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 Ohio
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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