Transportation Specialist

CFS; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Specialist - 2nd Shift at CFS in Streetsboro, OH. The role focuses on handling LTL, Volume LTL, and expedited shipments while working directly with customers and carriers to improve shipment performance.

We seek candidates with 1+ year in logistics or 3PL operations, knowledge of LTL rating and TMS, and the ability to manage high-volume communications. The position runs 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in a fast-paced brokerage environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in customer service, transportation, logistics, or 3PL operations preferred.
• Knowledge of LTL freight rating, freight classifications, density calculations, and NMFC guidelines.
• Understanding of LTL carrier tariffs, rules, and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Ability to manage high-volume communication through phone, email, and web-based platforms.
• Availability to work a 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM schedule.

Responsibilities

• Quote and schedule LTL, Volume LTL, and expedited shipments based on customer requirements.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, and shipping contacts to ensure timely pickup and delivery.
• Dispatch carriers and provide shipping documentation, including bills of lading.
• Track and trace shipments and communicate status updates as needed.
• Resolve shipment issues, service exceptions, and customer concerns.
• Support freight claims and assist with process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Logistics expertise

3PL operations

LTL knowledge

Tools

TMS

Freight rating systems

Job description

• Gain expertise in LTL, Volume LTL, and expedited transportation services.
• Work directly with customers and carriers to make a measurable impact on shipment performance.
• Develop valuable logistics and supply chain experience within a fast-paced brokerage environment.
• Exposure to freight rating, carrier negotiations, transportation management systems, and shipment execution.
• Collaborative team environment focused on service, problem-solving, and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to contribute process improvements and help enhance the customer experience.
• Build a strong foundation for long-term growth within the transportation and logistics industry.

Transportation Specialist - 2nd Shift

Location: Streetsboro, OhioSalary: 45,000-46,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Consistent second-shift schedule (12:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
• Gain expertise in LTL, Volume LTL, and expedited transportation services.
• Work directly with customers and carriers to make a measurable impact on shipment performance.
• Develop valuable logistics and supply chain experience within a fast-paced brokerage environment.
• Exposure to freight rating, carrier negotiations, transportation management systems, and shipment execution.
• Collaborative team environment focused on service, problem-solving, and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to contribute process improvements and help enhance the customer experience.
• Build a strong foundation for long-term growth within the transportation and logistics industry.

Key Responsibilities For The Transportation Specialist- 2nd Shift

• Quote and schedule LTL, Volume LTL, and expedited shipments based on customer requirements.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, and shipping contacts to ensure timely pickup and delivery.
• Dispatch carriers and provide shipping documentation, including bills of lading.
• Track and trace shipments and communicate status updates as needed.
• Resolve shipment issues, service exceptions, and customer concerns.
• Support freight claims and assist with process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications For The Transportation Specialist - 2nd Shift

• 1+ year of experience in customer service, transportation, logistics, or 3PL operations preferred.
• Knowledge of LTL freight rating, freight classifications, density calculations, and NMFC guidelines.
• Understanding of LTL carrier tariffs, rules, and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Ability to manage high-volume communication through phone, email, and web-based platforms.
• Availability to work a 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM schedule.