Freight Capacity & Load Coordinator (Hybrid)

John S. Connor; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA, FSA, and HRA options

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

John S. Connor is seeking a Capacity Load Coordinator to manage domestic truckload and LTL shipments from pickup to delivery. You will secure carrier capacity, obtain rates, and coordinate schedules while maintaining clear communication with customers and operations teams.

The role requires strong problem solving and attention to detail, with experience in 3PL trucking or related freight operations preferred; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; no college degree needed.
• 1 year of experience in 3PL trucking, transportation, freight brokerage, or domestic freight operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate TL and LTL shipments from pickup to final delivery.
• Identify and secure carrier capacity based on requirements, availability, service and cost.
• Communicate rates, availability, and pickup/delivery schedules with carriers.
• Provide load details, routing instructions, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor shipments and update customers and internal teams.
• Identify delays and assist with resolutions.
• Maintain shipment, carrier, rate, and tracking records in systems.
• Assist with rate requests and transportation pricing as needed.

Skills

Carrier coordination

Load prioritization

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Documentation management

Rate comparison

Microsoft Office

Transportation systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

John S. Connor is seeking a Capacity Load Coordinator to manage domestic truckload and LTL shipments from pickup to delivery. You will secure carrier capacity, obtain rates, and coordinate schedules while maintaining clear communication with customers and operations teams.

The role requires strong problem solving and attention to detail, with experience in 3PL trucking or related freight operations preferred; a high school diploma is required.