Transportation Clerk: DOT Compliance & Operations Support

Talentify; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Hartford, CT is seeking a Transportation Clerk to support daily operations in the transportation department. The role focuses on clerical duties, DOT compliance, and coordination between office and field teams.

You will handle driver paperwork, logs, manifests, respond to inquiries, prepare daily reports, and help maintain regulatory standards while accommodating occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Prior clerical or administrative experience, preferably in transportation or logistics.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong phone handling and call routing skills.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organization and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and process driver daily paperwork, logs, manifests, and vehicle inspections.
• Answer phones, route calls, and take messages.
• Research operational challenges, order supplies, and liaison between office and operations.
• Respond to delivery associate issues and support resolutions.
• Process inbound freight paperwork weekly and track status.
• Act as primary contact for inbound freight issues.
• Generate daily reports for operations supervisors (observations, vehicle tracking).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Clerical experience

DOT compliance knowledge

Phone handling

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Talentify in Hartford, CT is seeking a Transportation Clerk to support daily operations in the transportation department. The role focuses on clerical duties, DOT compliance, and coordination between office and field teams.

You will handle driver paperwork, logs, manifests, respond to inquiries, prepare daily reports, and help maintain regulatory standards while accommodating occasional weekend work.