Security/Trailer Inspector

Landstar System, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Landstar System, Inc. is seeking a Security/Trailer Inspector to manage entry, inspection, and exit of equipment at the Laredo, TX yard. You will document equipment, ensure compliance with yard protocols, and support load processing and driver instructions.

The role requires attention to detail, effective communication with drivers, and ability to operate outdoors in all weather conditions. On-site, bilingual capability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with customer interactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent Landstar as the initial point of contact for entering vehicles.
• Register arrivals and departures and inspect vehicles and equipment in YMS per protocol.
• Direct truck traffic on-site.
• Conduct facility inspections and inventories per policy.
• Communicate clearly with arriving drivers.
• Escalate discrepancies to management per protocol.
• Ensure compliance with standards and protocols.
• Wear PPE as required (vest, gloves, safety shoes).
• Print and prepare dispatch documents to support loads and driver directions.
• Coordinate trailer movements and resolve discrepancies with cross-team communication.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

YMS software

Job description

Location: Onsite Laredo, TX

Schedule: Varies Rotating Schedule

What work will you perform?

The Security/Trailer Inspector is responsible for managing the entry, inspection and exit of all equipment (including trucks, trailers, and vendor vehicles) at the Landstar MXCB yard in Laredo, Texas. This role ensures accurate documentation of equipment and compliance with facility protocols and safe yard operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Represent Landstar professionally as the initial point of contact for vehicles entering the facility.
• Perform arrival and departure registrations and inspections in Yard Management System (YMS) software for all arriving and departing vehicles and equipment following facility protocol.
• Direct truck traffic.
• Perform facility inspections and inventories in accordance with facility policies.
• Communicate effectively and productively with arriving drivers.
• Follow protocols to elevate discrepancies to management.
• Ensure compliance with facility standards and protocols.
• Wear required PPE (vest, gloves, safety shoes).
• Print and prepare documents for dispatch as needed to support load processing and driver instructions.
• Coordinate trailer movements, resolve discrepancies and ensure timely updates by effectively communicating and collaborating with other teams across the facility.

Required Minimum Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience and Education:

• 6 months of experience interacting with customers
• Bilingual: English, Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to detect damage, tampering, and discrepancies during inspections.
• Ability to learn and use YMS software desktop and mobile application for data entry, photo uploads, and record keeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage e-mail and print, prepare, and manage documents.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Skilled at treating others respectfully and maintain a positive, service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to uphold and elevate the Landstar model through professionalism, integrity, and customer-focused interactions.
• Ability to commute to worksite daily and on time.

**This jobpostingis not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.**