Transportation Specialist — Live Event Logistics

Freeman Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company, a global leader in events, seeks a Transportation Supervisor to independently coordinate inbound and outbound transportation for Freeman shows and events. You will evaluate freight requirements, plan routing, and work with carriers to ensure timely, cost-effective solutions.

You will support move-in/move-out operations, resolve service issues, and maintain accurate documentation while collaborating with Sales, Project Management, and operations across multiple show sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, freight operations, event logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of freight transportation, carrier services, routing, shipment documentation, and freight handling practices.
• Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation for Freeman shows and events.
• Evaluate shipment requirements and determine routing, carrier, equipment, and service based on freight characteristics and timing.
• Make independent day-to-day transportation decisions within guidelines and resolve issues.
• Provide transportation estimates and service recommendations to exhibitors and internal teams.
• Coordinate with carrier partners to schedule pickups/deliveries and resolve service issues.
• Support show move-in/move-out transportation activities and on-site needs.
• Assess freight readiness and packaging to determine additional services needed.
• Maintain transportation documentation and system records for billing and carrier payment.

Skills

Transportation

Logistics

Freight operations

Event logistics

Independent decision-making

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent with experience

Job description

The Freeman Company, a global leader in events, seeks a Transportation Supervisor to independently coordinate inbound and outbound transportation for Freeman shows and events. You will evaluate freight requirements, plan routing, and work with carriers to ensure timely, cost-effective solutions.

You will support move-in/move-out operations, resolve service issues, and maintain accurate documentation while collaborating with Sales, Project Management, and operations across multiple show sites.