Transportation Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Streetsboro, OH, seeks a Transportation Specialist for the 2nd shift (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM). You'll quote, schedule, and track LTL, Volume LTL, and expedited shipments, working directly with customers and carriers to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.

You'll develop expertise in freight rating, NMFC guidelines, and TMS usage while supporting process improvements and customer satisfaction 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 coordination

LTL knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

TMS software

Freight rating

Job description

Transportation Specialist – 2nd Shift

Location: Streetsboro, Ohio
Salary: 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:

• 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:

• 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.