Transportation Support Coordinator Remote 8651195 per week

American Logistics Authority; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remote; USD 39,357 - 54,372; Full time

Job summary

A logistics support company is seeking a Transportation Support Coordinator to assist drivers and dispatchers remotely. The role involves organizing schedules, communicating updates, and resolving issues efficiently. This position is ideal for individuals aiming to transition into freight dispatching. Pay ranges from $865 to $1,195 weekly. Flexible hours and full training available.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
• High attention to detail to prevent errors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with updated instructions and maintain communication.
• Coordinate load appointments and ensure timely delivery.
• Upload paperwork and manage documentation in the TMS.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Basic familiarity with load boards / TMS

Job description

Transportation Support Coordinator (Remote) — $865–$1,195 per week

Position Summary

The Transportation Support Coordinator works from home assisting drivers, dispatchers, brokers, and operations to keep freight moving without delays. You organize schedules, communicate updates, verify documents, and help prevent common dispatch issues. This role is perfect for someone who wants to learn the industry from the ground up and eventually transition into becoming an Independent Freight Dispatcher.

Remote Work Setup

• 100% Work-From-Home
• Flexible hours
• Ideal for people who want to move into dispatching later

Weekly Salary Breakdown

• $865/week at entry experience
• $1,195/week for experienced support staff
  Equivalent annual range: $45,000–$62,000/year

What You Do

Driver & Dispatch Assistance

• Provide drivers with updated instructions, addresses, and appointment times
• Track ETAs, delays, breakdowns, and HOS considerations
• Help drivers resolve road issues quickly and professionally

Load Coordination

• Confirm pickup and delivery appointments
• Track loads and provide real-time updates to brokers/shippers
• Verify BOLs, PODs, and ensure the freight matches the bill (prevent wrong-load issues)

Time Management

• Estimate realistic load/unload times
• Prevent overscheduling and tight back-to-back appointment windows

Documentation

• Upload all paperwork into the TMS
• Track detention, layover, and TONU opportunities
• Keep clean, accurate load notes

Customer & Broker Communication

• Send check calls and status updates
• Notify brokers of changes or delays
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with shippers/brokers

Skills Needed

• Clear communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask under pressure
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic familiarity with load boards / TMS (training available)

Why This Role Is Perfect for Future Dispatchers

This job teaches the exact skills used by:
✔ Freight Dispatchers
✔ Load Planners
✔ Broker Agents
✔ Fleet Managers

You learn how to:

• Communicate with drivers
• Manage freight
• Work with brokers
• Solve real logistics problems

All of which set you up to eventually work independently as a freight dispatcher and earn significantly more.