Permits & Compliance Specialist — Oversize Loads

Landstar; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plans

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Landstar is seeking a Permits Specialist in Jacksonville to coordinate oversize and overweight permits, ensuring safe and legal transport. You will work with BC0 drivers, customers, operations teams, Landstar Agents and state agencies to determine permit requirements and routes, maintaining strict timelines and accuracy.

The role emphasizes effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.
• Excellent phone etiquette.
• Ability to effectively communicate with state and DOT officials.
• Ability to learn and use business specific computer systems.
• Knowledge of oversize/overweight transportation regulations and related math calculation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple permits and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate state DOT permitting systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and renew oversize/overweight annual permits accurately and timely.
• Obtain oversize/overweight single-trip permits for transportation moves accurately and timely.
• Review load dimensions, weights, axle configurations, equipment and routes to determine permit requirements.
• Research, identify, and document permit requirements for each state and local jurisdiction along the transportation route.
• Coordinate approved travel routes and identify restrictions, bridge limitations, construction zones and travel-time requirements.
• Determine requirements for pilot cars, escorts, signage, flags, lighting and other safety requirements.
• Resolve permitting issues and make changes when load dimensions, weights, equipment or route changes.
• Review permits for accuracy and ensures all permit conditions are communicated to drivers and operations.
• Maintain organized records of permits, applications, fees, routes and expiration dates and create permit invoices for each load for internal auditing and payment of invoices.
• Monitor regulatory and state DOT changes that may affect heavy haul transportation
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Phone etiquette

DOT liaison

Business systems

Permitting knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

DOT systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Office/clerical experience

Job description

Landstar is seeking a Permits Specialist in Jacksonville to coordinate oversize and overweight permits, ensuring safe and legal transport. You will work with BC0 drivers, customers, operations teams, Landstar Agents and state agencies to determine permit requirements and routes, maintaining strict timelines and accuracy.

The role emphasizes effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.