Project & Oversize Freight Coordinator

Vaco by Highspring; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Freight Operations Coordinator in Jacksonville, FL to manage project, oversized, and over-dimensional freight from planning to delivery. The role emphasizes coordinating shipments, selecting equipment, securing carriers, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate permits, track shipments, and negotiate rates while building strong relationships with carriers and customers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in freight brokerage, transportation, logistics, dispatch, or freight operations.
• Hands-on experience with over-dimensional, oversized, project, or specialized freight.
• Knowledge of permits, routing restrictions, escorts/pilot cars, and other O/D requirements.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating with transportation carriers.
• Understanding of freight rates, margins, and transportation costs.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn transportation management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project, oversized, and over-dimensional freight shipments from planning through final delivery.
• Review shipment dimensions, weights, origins, destinations, and transportation requirements.
• Determine appropriate equipment and transportation solutions for each shipment.
• Source, qualify, and coordinate carriers capable of handling specialized freight.
• Negotiate carrier rates and transportation costs.
• Coordinate permits, routing requirements, escorts, and other specialized transportation needs.
• Track shipments and proactively communicate with customers, carriers, and drivers.
• Resolve delays, equipment issues, routing challenges, and other operational problems.
• Maintain accurate shipment and customer information within transportation systems.
• Ensure shipments are properly documented and coordinated according to customer requirements.
• Manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Build strong working relationships with carriers and customers.
• Identify opportunities to maximize revenue and profitability through effective freight management.

Skills

Freight operations

Project freight

Over-dimensional freight

Carriers negotiation

Freight rates

Customer service

Multitasking

TMS

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Flatbed equipment

RGN/lowboy equipment

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Freight Operations Coordinator in Jacksonville, FL to manage project, oversized, and over-dimensional freight from planning to delivery. The role emphasizes coordinating shipments, selecting equipment, securing carriers, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate permits, track shipments, and negotiate rates while building strong relationships with carriers and customers.