Transportation Dispatch Specialist - Route & Compliance Leader

Pla-Family-of-Companie; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Daily pay option

Paid Time Off

Full Benefits

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance & AD&D

Vision & Dental coverage

Disability & EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

PLA Holdings seeks a detail-oriented Transportation Coordinator to manage daily driver movements, route planning, and compliance at our Texas facility. You will review driver logs for DOT compliance, process invoices, and reconcile documentation in MercuryGate, while collaborating with the Freight Brokerage team.

The role requires 2+ years in transportation coordination or related fields, a valid license, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transportation coordination, dispatch, logistics, or a related field.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with a transportation management system (TMS) such as MercuryGate preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA hours-of-service regulations preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Route drivers and communicate daily start times, schedules, and assignments to support on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Review driver logs and hours-of-service records to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations, escalating exceptions as needed.
• Enter, verify, and reconcile transportation invoices and shipment documentation in MercuryGate (transportation management system).
• Monitor and track the status of loads and shipments, providing timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate professionally with drivers, carriers, customers, and the Freight Brokerage department to resolve routing, scheduling, and service issues.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, including rates, mileage, delivery confirmations, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Dispatch experience

Organization

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MercuryGate

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLA Holdings seeks a detail-oriented Transportation Coordinator to manage daily driver movements, route planning, and compliance at our Texas facility. You will review driver logs for DOT compliance, process invoices, and reconcile documentation in MercuryGate, while collaborating with the Freight Brokerage team.

The role requires 2+ years in transportation coordination or related fields, a valid license, and strong organizational skills.