Transportation Coordinator Jobs in Arkansas

Job Title: Transportation Specialist Company: Averitt Express Location: Fort Smith, AR Description: Job Description Transportation Specialists are in direct contact with our customers daily. Traveling around in local or regional markets, Transportation Specialists use their sales expertise to inform customers about Averitt's ability to handle their business and take care of their valuable freight. Secure new business, Inform customers of product offerings Attend driver/sales meetings Maintain present accounts Complete expense reports Complete auto logs Complete weekly call reports Complete marketing plans Complete pricing request Travel to customer location Ride with driver sales Entertain customers Regular predictable attendance Job Requirements At least 1 year transportation operations and/or sales experience; Transportation Sales preferred. High School Diploma or GED; College Degree preferred Valid Driver's License No convictions for Reckless Driving within the past 5 years No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years No suspensions or revocations within the past 5 years No serious violations within the past 12 months (following too close, improper passing, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality) No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years Not currently involved in any pending court action that would disqualify him/her from employment No felony convictions No misdemeanors for theft of violence within the past 10 years No misdemeanors for drugs within the past 5 years How to Apply: Please click on the link below to use our on-line application system. Click Here to Apply Averitt Express Notice: We believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and fullfill our obligations. No person seeking employment with Averitt shall be subject to adverse treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.   See all jobs in FORT SMITH AR

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator Company: Location: Little Rock, AR Description: provides guidance and communication to drivers competitive pay based on experience strong multi-tasking skills basic computer knowledge Please if interested, email back with job posting title in the subject line. Thanks!

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator Company: BNSF Logistics Location: Springdale, AR Description: Job Description:GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Develop transportation partnerships that will support BNSF Logistics' future growth and allow for the optimization of the BNSF Logistics transportation network including the recruitment of new carriers to secure equipment for available loads within your assigned zone. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Secure equipment for all available loads that have been assigned to their zone. This duty is performed daily. 2. Ensure that the system is updated with the most accurate information on our carrier base. This duty is performed daily. 3. Negotiate with carriers to maximize profitability of loads consigned to your zone. This duty is performed daily. 4. Solicit owner-operators that will be dedicated for utilization by BNSF Logistics. This duty is performed weekly. 5. Communicate existing or potential service problems to the applicable account manager or supervisor. This duty is performed daily. 6. Recruit new carriers to fill in available opportunities for increased profitability, service, etc. This duty is performed irregularly. 7. Improve efficiency by utilizing fewer carriers through relationship building. This duty is performed daily. 8. Monitor service providers to ensure that company and customer service requirements are being met. This duty is performed daily. 9. Develop and grow core/key carriers to provide additional capacity and provide proper utilization of the carriers equipment. This duty is performed irregularly. 10. Identify service and cost improvement opportunities and synergies in your respective zone such as dedicated operations and continuous moves. This duty is performed irregularly. 11. Act as a facilitator for carrier problem resolution in regards to claims, payments or other business issues. This duty is performed irregularly. 12. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Job Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 0 to 6 months related experience or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT None. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee plans and arranges own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor. PLANNING Limited responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations. DECISION MAKING Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance; the latter of which would affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate MENTAL DEMAND Moderate mental demand. Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; operations requiring intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING Moderately structured. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision.  Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations. degree. be selected by the employee.USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERSorganization. Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.) ACCURACY Probable errors of internal and external scope would have a moderate effect on the operational efficiency of the organizational component concerned. Errors might possibly go undetected for a considerable period of time, thereby creating an inaccurate picture of an existing situation. Could cause further errors, losses, or embarrassment to the organization. The possibility for error is always present due to requirements of the job. PUBLIC CONTACT Frequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation. EMPLOYEE CONTACT Contacts of little importance and usually with immediate associates only. Requires only ordinary courtesy to avoid friction in relationship incidental to working with others. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Not indicated. PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Not indicated. SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED Intermediate: Database Basic: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Not indicated. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. BNSF LOGISTICS 2008 Printed 02/22/2010 at 2:46 PM Job Description for Transportation Coordinator IKeywords: Retail, Dispatch, Logistics, Supply Chain, Third-party Logistics, Transportation

Job Title: Coordinator-Transportation II Company: FedEx Location: Harrison, AR Description: Overview: Move freight in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner. Assist others in understanding and utilizing all resources to further enhance the most efficient method of moving freight. Analyze freight flow data and make recommendations for improvement to maximize usage of equipment and driver personnel.Position Information: • Coordinate all line-haul activity in a region, utilize projections and allocate loads to drivers, route freight to save on-time and costs, handle overflows, and determine trends• Analyze freight flow information and make recommendations for improvements• Educate service centers and drivers of policies and procedures outlined in driver's manual• Enforce driver's manual to ensure runs are offered accordingly• Answer inquiries from field employees/management regarding previous day's line-haul activities• Communicate with other transportation coordinators concerning any alteration to the line-haul structure affecting their region• Maintain computer record of all daily line-haul activity, monitor cube percentage, service percentage, weight of loads and delay times• Maintain contact with service centers throughout the line-haul cycle ensuring freight remains in cycle within designated lanes• Communicate opportunities to reduce line-haul schedules and maintain service goals• Dispatch necessary personnel to drivers in emergency situations• Analyze breakdowns to determine most cost effective and timely course of action • Give alternate routes to maintain service standards during inclement weather• Service recoveries from purchased schedule delays• Assist with Comdata problems• Coordinate findings of any discrepancy• Communicate specific goals to line-haul region • Communicate with Fedex Opco's• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures• Perform other duties as requiredDisclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent• Two years' transportation industry experience• Must be able to work days or nights and some weekends• Good communication skills (verbal and written)• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Internet), ACCOPS, TFMS• Must be detail oriented, able to react quickly, able to prioritize, and possess good interpersonal skills• Familiar with Federal D.O.T. and hazardous materials rules and regulations• Knowledge of geographyJob ID: 26542JobTitle: Coordinator-Transportation II