Transportation Specialist (Weekend Day Shift)

Anderson Trucking Service; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Anderson Trucking Service is seeking a Transportation Specialist for a Weekend Day Shift in our Saint Cloud office. The role connects drivers, customers, and internal teams to keep freight moving across North America.

You will manage load information, schedule pickups, and monitor progress, while maintaining strong driver relations and proactive communication with customers. A fast-paced environment, with opportunities to optimize routing and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, or fleet management is a plus.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with drivers.
• Support drivers with safety, service, technology, and operational needs.
• Dispatch loads to maximize customer service and driver productivity.
• Coordinate routing requests and trip planning.

Skills

Driver relationships

Organizational skills

Customer service

Decision making

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

(Weekend Day Shift) - In Office

Transportation Specialist (Weekend Day Shift) - In Office Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

Hours: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and loves being the person others count on? We're looking for a Transportation Specialist to join our operations team and help keep freight moving smoothly across North America.

You’ll serve as a key connection between drivers, customers, and internal teams, helping manage freight, support drivers, resolve challenges, and deliver outstanding service. Every day is different, and every decision you make helps keep our business moving forward.

What You'll Do

Fleet Management

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with drivers.


• Support drivers with safety, service, technology, and operational needs.


• Help balance driver satisfaction and productivity while meeting company expectations.


• Quickly address and resolve challenges that impact service or productivity.

Service Management

• Enter and manage load information.


• Schedule and coordinate pickup and delivery appointments.


• Communicate proactively with customers, shippers, receivers, and drivers.


• Monitor load progress and ensure accurate estimated arrival times.

Production Management

• Dispatch loads to maximize customer service and driver productivity.


• Manage trailer availability and equipment utilization.


• Coordinate routing requests and trip planning.


• Minimize downtime while maximizing operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

You may be the perfect fit if you:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment


• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Are highly organized and able to juggle multiple priorities


• Stay calm under pressure and make sound decisions quickly


• Are self-motivated and able to work independently

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience preferred.


• Transportation, logistics, dispatch, or fleet management experience is a plus but not required.


• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a constantly changing environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range starts at $50,000 to $66,000. Base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work. In addition to the base salary, employees may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which can vary depending on individual and/or company performance. Total cash compensation range of this position is $60,00 to $79,200


• Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.

Right to Work

Esta organización participa en E-Verify.

Proporcionaremos al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que está autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar su autorización, se le darán instrucciones por escrito y la oportunidad de comunicarse con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para resolver el problema antes de que se tome cualquier medida en su contra, incluida la terminación del empleo.

Los empleadores no pueden usar E-Verify para preseleccionar solicitantes de empleo ni para discriminar por motivo de estatus de ciudadanía u origen nacional.

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