Overnight Cross-Border Logistics Specialist

Continental Expedited Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Expedited Services is seeking a driven Logistics Specialist to manage cradle-to-grave transportation activity, including domestic and cross-border lanes (US-US, US-MX, MX-US, MX-MX).

This role requires overnight/weekend coverage, independent decision-making, and proactive communication with customers and carriers. Schedule: Tue–Fri, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, in a fast-paced operations environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced logistics or transportation operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to negotiate rates and manage carrier relationships.
• Proven problem-solving skills and independent decision-making.
• Comfort with time-sensitive shipment handling and priority changes.
• Proficiency with standard business technology (MS Office, portals, TMS).

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer freight opportunities with pricing and quotes.
• Manage shipments from acceptance to delivery and closeout.
• Source and secure carrier capacity through assets, partners, and brokerage.
• Negotiate carrier rates balancing service, capacity, and margin.
• Dispatch shipments and communicate requirements to carriers/drivers.
• Track shipments and provide timely status updates.
• Handle exceptions like delays, losses, or missed appointments.
• Coordinate cross-border US/MX shipments and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate shipment data in systems and portals.
• Provide complete shift handoffs for ongoing issues.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation systems

Portals

Job description

Continental Expedited Services is seeking a driven Logistics Specialist to manage cradle-to-grave transportation activity, including domestic and cross-border lanes (US-US, US-MX, MX-US, MX-MX).

This role requires overnight/weekend coverage, independent decision-making, and proactive communication with customers and carriers. Schedule: Tue–Fri, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, in a fast-paced operations environment.