Looking for Heavy Haul Transportation Specialists

Momentum Transportation USA, an award-winning Landstar Agent; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Transportation USA is seeking a Heavy Haul Transportation Specialist for our Jacksonville, FL site. This full-time role will coordinate heavy haul and specialized transportation projects from planning through delivery, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to customer SOPs.

You will collaborate with drivers, carriers, and customers, monitor shipments in real time, and use transportation management systems to track loads and documentation, supporting capacity planning and

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy haul, flatbed, or specialized transportation operations.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, permitting requirements, and safety standards for oversize/overweight loads.
• Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems and basic office software (e.g., Excel, email, CRM).
• Strong communication and customer service skills; ability to collaborate with drivers, carriers, and shippers.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail for documentation, load specifications, and KPIs.
• Prior experience in logistics, freight brokerage, or trucking preferred.
• High school diploma required; additional education in logistics or supply chain beneficial.
• Willingness to work on-site in Jacksonville, FL, with occasional extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage heavy haul and specialized transportation projects from planning through delivery.
• Assess shipment requirements, select appropriate equipment, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and customer-specific SOPs.
• Collaborate with drivers, carriers, and customers; monitor shipments in real time.
• Proactively address delays or issues to maintain service quality and on-time performance.
• Use transportation management systems and related tools to track loads, manage documentation, and support capacity planning.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Heavy haul operations

Route planning

Equipment selection

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Logistics coursework beneficial

Job description

Company Description

Momentum Transportation USA is an award-winning Landstar agency that combines an entrepreneurial, nimble operating team with the financial, technology, and capacity strength of Landstar. The company specializes in complex logistics needs, including data center, automotive, and food and beverage transportation, and operates with 24/7 availability throughout the year. Using customer-specific Standard Operating Procedures and targeted Key Performance Indicators, Momentum helps clients stay on budget, manage projects on time, and access the right capacity when and where it is needed. Backed by Landstar’s extensive network of trailers and vetted capacity providers, Momentum delivers safe, reliable heavy haul, platform, truckload, intermodal, temperature-controlled, and specialized transportation services. The organization has been recognized multiple times as a Fastest Growing Company by the Jacksonville Business Journal, reflecting its strong growth and service excellence.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site role in Jacksonville, FL is for Heavy Haul Transportation Specialists who will coordinate and manage heavy haul and specialized transportation projects from planning through delivery. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing shipment requirements, selecting appropriate equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and customer-specific SOPs. The role involves collaborating with drivers, carriers, and customers, monitoring shipments in real time, and proactively addressing delays or issues to maintain service quality and on-time performance. Specialists will use transportation management systems and related tools to track loads, manage documentation, and support capacity planning. The position requires consistent communication, attention to detail, and a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy haul, flatbed, or specialized transportation operations, including route planning and equipment selection.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, permitting requirements, and safety standards related to oversize and overweight loads.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems, load tracking tools, and basic office software (e.g., Excel, email, CRM platforms).
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with drivers, carriers, and shippers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects, prioritize tasks, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail for documentation, load specifications, and compliance with customer-specific SOPs and KPIs.
• Prior experience in logistics, freight brokerage, or trucking industry operations is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in logistics, supply chain, or a related field is beneficial.
• Willingness to work on-site in Jacksonville, FL, with occasional extended hours to support critical or time-sensitive moves.