Transportation Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Transportation Specialist to support LTL, Volume LTL, and expedited shipments on a consistent 2nd shift (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM) in Streetsboro, OH. You will interact with customers and carriers to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries, dispatch carriers with bills of lading, and track shipments with proactive status updates.

The role offers exposure to freight rating, carrier negotiations, and transportation management systems within a fast-paced

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

3PL operations

Communication

Problem solving

TMS

Tools

TMS

Job description

Transportation Specialist – 2nd Shift

Location: Streetsboro, Ohio
Salary: $41,600 – $45,760

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.

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