Logistics Manager

Trueline Talent; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Trueline Talent is seeking a Logistics Manager/Dispatcher in Central Connecticut to oversee daily equipment movement, driver assignments, and regulatory compliance. This hands-on role requires coordinating with drivers, internal teams, and external vendors to keep operations on track.

You will manage permits, registrations, and documentation, review timecards and invoices, and maintain transportation records to ensure fleet compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation logistics, dispatch, or fleet coordination.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for commercial transportation.
• Ability to manage driver schedules, timekeeping, and vendor invoices.
• Excellent communication with drivers, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily equipment transportation and movement across the organization.
• Plan and assign moves to company drivers based on needs and availability.
• Coordinate with outside transportation vendors as needed.
• Prepare and distribute daily move schedules to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Transportation logistics

Dispatch

Fleet coordination

Regulatory compliance

Timekeeping & invoicing

Driver support

Job description

Trueline's client, an established organization with a commercial transportation and equipment operation, is seeking a Logistics Manager/Dispatcher to join their team in Central Connecticut. This role will oversee daily equipment movement, driver assignments, transportation compliance, permitting, and related documentation. It is a hands-on opportunity for an organized transportation professional who can keep multiple moving parts on track while supporting drivers, internal teams, and outside vendors.

What You'll Do as the Logistics Manager/Dispatcher:

• Coordinate daily equipment transportation and movement activities across the organization
• Plan and assign moves to company drivers based on operational needs and availability
• Coordinate with outside transportation vendors when additional capacity is required
• Prepare and distribute daily move schedules and assignments to internal stakeholders
• Monitor driver hours and scheduling to support compliance with applicable hours-of-service regulations
• Review driver timecards for accuracy, including hours worked, equipment moved, and proper coding
• Review transportation vendor invoices for accurate hours, services, and coding
• Secure required permits for equipment transportation and other commercial moves
• Manage registrations, permits, and related requirements for commercial motor vehicles
• Oversee driver and vehicle documentation, including licenses, medical cards, registrations, permits, IFTA, IRP, and related records
• Coordinate driver file administration with third-party providers supporting the organization's commercial drivers
• Maintain accurate transportation records and help ensure the fleet remains properly documented and compliant
• Serve as a central point of coordination among drivers, internal personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders

Must-Haves as the Logistics Manager/Dispatcher:

• Professional experience in transportation logistics, dispatch, fleet coordination, or a closely related field
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple moves and priorities at once
• Working knowledge of commercial driver and vehicle compliance requirements
• Experience managing transportation-related paperwork, permits, registrations, or regulatory documentation
• Ability to review timekeeping, invoices, and operational records for accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to communicate clearly with drivers, vendors, and internal teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change throughout the day

Nice-to-Haves as the Logistics Manager/Dispatcher:

• Experience coordinating heavy equipment or specialized equipment transportation
• Familiarity with IFTA and IRP requirements
• Experience with commercial motor vehicle registrations and permitting
• Experience supporting CDL drivers and maintaining driver qualification documentation
• Experience working with third-party transportation providers
• Familiarity with hours-of-service requirements and commercial transportation regulations
• Previous responsibility for fleet administration or transportation compliance

Our Client Offers:

• $80,000-$110,000 annual salary
• 15 days of PTO
• Medical insurance with a 13% employee contribution
• 401(k) with company matching:
  • 100% company match on employee contributions from 0-3%
  • 50% company match on employee contributions from 3-5%

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.