Transportation Specialist, Carrier Operations

ACV Auctions; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k)

Job summary

ACV Auctions in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Transportation Specialist - Carrier Operations to support the Transportation department by triaging inquiries, processing transactions, and coordinating carrier services with sellers and buyers across our digital marketplace.

You will maintain relationships with carriers and customers, ensure accurate record-keeping in Salesforce and related systems, and seek opportunities to improve customer satisfaction through proactive communication and problem

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of customer service or transportation experience.
• Proven customer service ability.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak English.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and MS Office or G Suite.

Responsibilities

• Triage inquiries and manage transactions to resolve issues.
• Maintain relationships with carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Process transactions to support Transportation operations.
• Ensure records in Salesforce, load boards, and NetSuite are accurate.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Transportation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Who we are looking for:

The Transportation Specialist - Carrier Operations is responsible for supporting the Transportation department by facilitating carrier operations. This role utilizes processes and procedures established by the Transportation department to support carriers by triaging and handling customer and carrier inquiries and processing transactions. The Transportation Specialist - Carrier Operations partners with carriers, customers, and internal departments and Teammates to navigate carrier-related assignments. This role performs duties with limited supervision.

What you will do:

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Triage customer and carrier inquiries; manage transactions and communications to provide timely resolutions. Refer inquiries or tasks to appropriate Teammate(s).
• Process transactions to support Transportation operations and Carrier Operations. Transactions may include processing claims, onboarding carriers, coordinating seller services, or issuing carrier payments; relegate transactions to appropriate Teammate(s).
• Maintain and manage relationships with carriers, customers, and internal departments and Teammates.
• Resolve complex issues utilizing processes, procedures, and effective problem solving skills.
• Ensure accurate and proper entry and maintenance of records in Salesforce, load boards, NetSuite, and other related systems or platforms.
• Work interdepartmentally to maintain status of carrier-related assignments. Connect with sellers, buyers, and carriers to provide continuous communication.
• Ensure transactions and records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant. Validate documentation by reviewing for accuracy, completion, and consistency.
• Identify opportunities for customer satisfaction improvement by promoting offerings, including ACH payments and the Preferred Carrier Program. Communicate the value of working with ACV and promote partnership and engagement with customers and carriers.
• Collaborate with management and the Carrier Operations team to identify opportunities and assist in development of effective policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in customer service or transportation industry.
• Intermediate problem-solving ability
• Teamworking skills, including both internally and externally
• Proven customer service ability
• Communication and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Familiarity with business technology, including Microsoft Office or G Suite, and Salesforce.

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Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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No immigration or work visa sponsorship provided for this position.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.