Permit Specialist

Roehl Transport; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Roehl Transport, based at our Marshfield, Wisconsin headquarters, is seeking a Permit Specialist to obtain permits for over-dimension loads and guide drivers. You will work with drivers, customer service, and operations to ensure proper routing and permit procedures.

The role emphasizes developing strong relationships with drivers and staff, handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and maintaining accurate permit information across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan and organize work with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with drivers and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining permits for over-dimension loads and arrange escorts.
• Prepare quotes and provide routing and permit guidance to drivers.
• Coordinate with customer service and operations on permit questions.
• Explain Canadian customs and routing procedures to drivers.
• Maintain relevant databases and work with state/provincial authorities.

Skills

Multitasking

Planning & organizing

Team player

Judgment & decision making

Reading road maps

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Prioritization

Job description

Now is your chance to help move America's freight as a Permit Specialist with Roehl Transport, a Forbes Magazine Best Mid-Sized Employer, and an ATA President's Award-winning carrier! As a permit specialist, you are responsible for obtainment of permits, quote preparation, and assisting in over-dimensional loads. You will also provide permits and detailed instructions to drivers regarding over-dimensional loads. We are looking for someone who will take pride in developing and maintaining good working relationships with our drivers and our operations staff.

This is a full-time position located at our Marshfield, WI headquarters.

The Experience

At Roehl Transport, you won’t just issue permits, you’ll solve complex challenges that impact the real world and keep our drivers moving. As part of our high-performing operations team, you’ll:

• Assists in obtaining permits for over-dimension loads, arranging escorts, explaining permit procedures and general route information.
• Preparation of quotes.
• Works with customer service and operations staff for routing and general permit questions.
• Explains Canadian customs and routing procedures to drivers.
• Maintain databases.
• Works with state and provincial authorities.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Experience with managing many different responsibilities simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to plan and organize work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a team player, and able to provide assistance to other team members.
• Ability to use sound judgment and possess proven problem solving analysis and decision making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret road maps.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and able to handle changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

The Company

Roehl Transport was founded by Everett Roehl in 1962 when he began providing motor carrier service with a single truck. Over sixty years later, Roehl Transport, still family-owned, has grown to one of the nation's largest, most progressive, and safest transportation and logistics companies. With over 2,800 employees, Roehl is headquartered in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and has offices in Appleton, WI; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Phoenix, AZ; and Dallas, TX. Roehl provides truckload service throughout the United States and Canada. We service over 8,800 customers and some of the most recognized brand names in the nation. We are a 2018 Forbes Magazine Best Mid-Sized Employer.