Traffic Expeditor

Trinidad Benham Corporation; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Advancement opportunities

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, V

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking a Traffic Expeditor to coordinate and track customer inbound and outbound deliveries safely, efficiently, and timely. The role routes shipments, monitors equipment, secures carriers, communicates delays, and maintains billing and operation records while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Required is a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least three years of experience as a traffic dispatcher or truck broker, plus basic MS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years' experience as a traffic dispatcher or truck broker preferred.
• Experience moving product by truckload and LTL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track customer inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Route shipments and secure carriers as needed.
• Monitor equipment availability and advise on capacity.
• Communicate delays and route changes as necessary.
• Maintain contact with carriers and dispatch assistance.
• Review billing and daily operation records; monitor logs for errors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Internet and database programs

Dispatch systems

Mapping software

Job description

Traffic Expeditor

Department: Transportation & Logistics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Greenwood Village, CO

Compensation: $50,000 - $58,000 / year

Description

The Traffic Expeditor will coordinate and track customer inbound and outbound delivery safely, efficiently, and timely.

Key Responsibilities

• Routes outgoing shipments through various means of transportation, following standard procedures.
• Oversees equipment availability and helps secure carriers when needed.
• Anticipates weather complications along routes and at the driver\'s destinations; communicates delays and route changes as necessary.
• Maintains contact with carriers; receives and dispatches response and emergency aid when needed.
• Maintains and reviews billing and operation records; monitors daily logs for errors and or compliance violations.
• Tracks customer inbound and outbound shipments online.
• Schedules loading and unloading appointments with carriers if needed.
• Follow-ups with carriers to ensure timely delivery of the product.
• Processes freight claims.
• Runs customer compliance and other necessary reports from the database system.
• Reviews processes and systems for potential inefficiencies and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school diploma, or equivalent required
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a traffic dispatcher or truck broker preferred
• Previous experience moving product by the truckload and LTL (Less than truckload) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Basic knowledge of freight process
• Beginner MS Office experience (Excel, Outlook), Internet and database programs
• Basic data entry skills
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills to prepare and assign routes
• Strong leadership skills to ensure drivers compliance with direction and assignments
• Basic understanding of the geographical area and mapping programs to facilitate efficient routing
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn dispatch and recordkeeping systems
• Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)