Traffic Lead

Aebi Schmidt USA; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt USA is seeking a Transportation Traffic Lead to coordinate and oversee daily transportation and traffic operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely movement of vehicles, drivers, and freight. You will act as the primary contact among drivers, dispatch, management, and customers, resolving issues and optimizing routes in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in transportation, logistics, or related fields, strong communication and scheduling skills, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in transportation, logistics, dispatch, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or transportation software.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation and traffic activities, including vehicle movements, dispatch schedules, routes, pickups, deliveries, and equipment availability.
• Monitor driver and vehicle activity to identify delays, safety concerns, or conflicts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for drivers, dispatchers, customers, and internal teams.
• Adjust transportation schedules and routing to minimize delays and improve efficiency.
• Track transportation performance, including on-time delivery and route efficiency.
• Coordinate responses to disruptions and emergencies affecting transportation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review and maintain transportation documentation and trip records.
• Communicate changes to schedules and priorities to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with driver scheduling and coverage to maintain capacity.
• Identify recurring problems and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and fleet personnel on vehicle availability and repairs.
• Monitor customer service concerns and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Prepare operational reports for management on KPIs and service levels.
• Support audits, safety initiatives, and continuous-improvement programs.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to drivers and loaders.

Skills

Transportation Operations

Dispatch Coordination

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Scheduling

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

TMS / Fleet software

GPS/telematics

Job description

Transportation Traffic Lead

Job Title: Transportation Traffic Lead
Department: Transportation / Shipping and Receiving/ Warehouse
Reports To: Supply Chain Supervisor/ Supply Chain Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Transportation Traffic Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily transportation and traffic operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of vehicles, drivers, equipment, and freight. This role serves as a key point of contact between drivers, dispatch, transportation management, customers, and other operational teams. The Traffic Lead monitors transportation activity, resolves operational issues, coordinates schedules and routes, and supports compliance with company policies and applicable transportation regulations. The position requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation and traffic activities, including vehicle movements, dispatch schedules, routes, pickups, deliveries, and equipment availability.
• Monitor driver and vehicle activity to identify delays, operational issues, safety concerns, or schedule conflicts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for drivers, dispatchers, customers, and internal operations teams.
• Adjust transportation schedules and routing as needed to minimize delays and improve operational efficiency.
• Track transportation performance, including on-time performance, route efficiency, utilization, and service issues.
• Coordinate responses to traffic disruptions, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, weather events, and other transportation-related emergencies.
• Ensure drivers and transportation activities comply with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and maintain transportation documentation, including trip records, dispatch information, delivery documentation, and incident reports.
• Communicate changes to schedules, routes, customer requirements, and operational priorities to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with driver scheduling and coverage to maintain adequate transportation capacity.
• Identify recurring transportation problems and recommend process improvements.
• Work closely with maintenance and fleet personnel to address vehicle availability and repair-related issues.
• Monitor customer service concerns and coordinate timely resolution of transportation issues.
• Prepare operational reports and provide management with updates regarding traffic, service levels, delays, and other key performance indicators.
• Support transportation audits, safety initiatives, training, and continuous-improvement programs.
• May provide direction and day-to-day leadership to drivers, and loaders

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational guidance and support to transportation team members.
• Help establish priorities and allocate transportation resources based on business needs.
• Coach employees on safe, efficient, and professional transportation practices.
• Escalate performance, safety, attendance, or compliance concerns to management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, fleet operations, traffic coordination, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or transportation, dispatch, fleet, or logistics software.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays when operationally required.

Preferred:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related discipline.
• Previous lead, supervisory, or dispatch management experience.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS/telematics, routing software, or fleet-management systems.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA requirements, where applicable.
• Experience managing transportation operations in a high-volume environment.

Core Competencies

• Transportation Operations
• Traffic and Route Coordination
• Dispatch Management
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Conflict Resolution
• Continuous Improvement

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time pickup and delivery performance
• Transportation service reliability
• Driver and vehicle utilization
• Route and schedule efficiency
• Safety and compliance performance
• Response time to transportation disruptions
• Customer satisfaction
• Reduction in avoidable delays and operational costs
• Accuracy and timeliness of transportation documentation