Transportation Coordinator

TrinityRail, Inc.; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail in Eagle Pass, TX is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support daily freight operations by scheduling shipments, coordinating with vendors and third-party carriers, and ensuring on-time, cost-effective transportation. This role thrives in a fast-paced supply-chain environment with strong problem-solving and logistics planning skills.

You will communicate with suppliers and internal teams, book capacity, track shipments, and maintain accurate data in the TMS to drive efficiency

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Transportation or Logistics (non-asset brokerage or 3PL preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience using TMS or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Book capacity based on service, cost, and availability.
• Track shipments and provide proactive updates.
• Maintain data in TMS including carrier assignments and costs.
• Resolve issues like delays and service failures.
• Analyze freight spend and carrier performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Logistics experience

TMS systems

Multitasking

Excel reporting

Shipping modes

Spanish optional

Tools

TMS

ERP

Job description

TrinityRail is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of Transportation Coordinator at our Eagle Pass, TX plant.

We welcome your ideas and your outstanding work ethic. Join our team today and be a part of Helping to Build America. In this role, the Transportation Coordinator is an individual contributor that will support daily freight operations by scheduling shipments, coordinating with vendors and third-party carriers, thus ensuring on-time, cost-effective transportation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced supply-chain environment and enjoys problem-solving, communication, and logistics planning.

What You'll Do:

• Communicate with suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate pickup and delivery requirements
• Coordinate daily shipments with carriers and brokers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries, serving as the main point of contact
• Book transportation capacity based on service requirements, cost, and availability
• Track and monitor shipments, providing proactive updates to internal teams as needed
• Maintain timely and accurate data in the TMS including commodity, carrier assignments, shipment status, and cost details
• Validate transportation documents including BOLs, PODs, and shipping instructions upon completion
• Resolve transportation issues such as delays, accessorial, reconsignments, or service failures
• Ensure carrier compliance with contractual requirements
• Analyze freight spend and carrier performance to support cost-saving and service-improvement initiatives
• Support continuous improvement projects to streamline transportation workflows and enhance efficiency

What you'll need:

• 2+ years of Transportation or Logistics experience (non-asset brokerage or 3PL preferred)
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience using TMS or ERP systems
• Ability to multitask and manage time/tasks in a fast paced, changing environment
• Proficiency in Word and Excel for reporting and data entry
• Understanding of shipping modes (FTL, LTL, Parcel)
• Flexibility to answer calls after hours and on weekends as needed
• Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus