Transportation Coordinator

Equiliem; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Grand Prairie, TX to manage home patient delivery routes and resolve transport-related issues across facilities, drivers, and customers. You will coordinate daily schedules, monitor activities, and develop routing solutions to improve efficiency and service.

The role requires at least 2 years in transportation/distribution, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous distribution or transportation experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn and navigate transportation, routing, and reporting software platforms.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and Department of Transportation regulations preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve operational issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule home patient delivery routes across multiple facilities and geographic regions.
• Monitor daily transportation activities and resolve delivery issues, delays, and scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain routing databases and identify opportunities to improve delivery routes and distribution processes.
• Analyze transportation costs, resource utilization, operational challenges, and department performance.
• Generate reports using various software applications to monitor performance and support operational improvements.
• Arrange alternate freight transportation when needed.
• Coordinate driver coverage for vacations, holidays, and unexpected absences using a rolling 12-week schedule.
• Audit freight bills, process property claims, and evaluate or recommend transportation carriers.
• Prepare and distribute daily paperwork for drivers and field operations personnel.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to ensure accurate and timely picking, sequencing, staging, and product verification.
• Support the timely completion and compliance of Driver Qualification Files, driver logs, fuel and trip reports, fuel tax records, timecards, and expense reports.
• Monitor transportation activities for compliance with applicable state and federal Department of Transportation regulations.
• Communicate with internal departments, external customers, drivers, clinics, and healthcare personnel regarding special delivery instructions, returns, short lead times, and redeliveries.
• Update order information and document delivery changes, discrepancies, and service issues.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for private fleet and commercial drivers experiencing delivery-related issues.
• Collaborate with management, vendors, and service personnel to maintain efficient transportation operations.

Skills

Routing planning

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Transportation operations

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routing software

Reporting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Transportation Coordinator

Location : Grand Prairie, TX

Pay:$27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Transportation Coordinator manages home patient delivery routes and resolves transportation-related issues across multiple facilities, drivers, and customer locations. This role coordinates daily delivery schedules, monitors distribution activities, and develops routing solutions to improve efficiency and customer service. The position also maintains transportation records, supports regulatory compliance, and communicates with internal teams, drivers, vendors, and customers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule home patient delivery routes across multiple facilities and geographic regions.
• Monitor daily transportation activities and resolve delivery issues, delays, and scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain routing databases and identify opportunities to improve delivery routes and distribution processes.
• Analyze transportation costs, resource utilization, operational challenges, and department performance.
• Generate reports using various software applications to monitor performance and support operational improvements.
• Arrange alternate freight transportation when needed.
• Coordinate driver coverage for vacations, holidays, and unexpected absences using a rolling 12-week schedule.
• Audit freight bills, process property claims, and evaluate or recommend transportation carriers.
• Prepare and distribute daily paperwork for drivers and field operations personnel.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to ensure accurate and timely picking, sequencing, staging, and product verification.
• Support the timely completion and compliance of Driver Qualification Files, driver logs, fuel and trip reports, fuel tax records, timecards, and expense reports.
• Monitor transportation activities for compliance with applicable state and federal Department of Transportation regulations.
• Communicate with internal departments, external customers, drivers, clinics, and healthcare personnel regarding special delivery instructions, returns, short lead times, and redeliveries.
• Update order information and document delivery changes, discrepancies, and service issues.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for private fleet and commercial drivers experiencing delivery-related issues.
• Collaborate with management, vendors, and service personnel to maintain efficient transportation operations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous distribution or transportation experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn and navigate transportation, routing, and reporting software platforms.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and Department of Transportation regulations preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve operational issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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