Specialist, Transportation

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As a privately held, U.S.

-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance whats possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

Thursday–Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Evening shift work in a fast‑paced, computer‑intensive office environment.
• Extended time using computers, phones, and communication platforms.

May require occasional extended hours during peak periods, holidays, or disruptions.

As our Transportation Specialist, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations after hours—monitoring in‑transit shipments, tracking and tracing in real time, and jumping in to solve service issues before they become problems. You’ll be the go‑to expert for customers and carriers, ensuring smooth, reliable transportation and delivering service excellence when it matters most.

This role is responsible for managing and coordinating all transportation activities during weekend hours, with a primary focus on weekend service issues, real‑time tracking and tracing, and ensuring customer and carrier needs are met overnight. The Weekend Shift Transportation Coordinator acts as the frontline problem‑solver for operational disruptions, ensuring continued service excellence after core business hours.

• Serve as the primary point of contact during weekend hours for customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Proactively monitor in‑transit shipments, perform tracking and tracing, and elevate issues as needed.
• Resolve service disruptions, late pickups/deliveries, and equipment issues with urgency and professionalism.
• Maintain clear, real‑time communication with shippers, consignees, drivers, dispatchers, agents, and 3PLs.
• Log and document all after‑hours issues for handoff to the day team and for performance analysis.
• Ensure all necessary notifications, updates, and exception reporting are communicated to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Carrier Sales teams to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met or recovered.
• Maintain internal systems (TMS) to reflect accurate real‑time information for shipments and communication records.
• Provide coverage during holidays, weekends, or weather‑related disruptions when required.
• As necessary source, negotiate, and secure carriers to move freight, ensuring timely delivery at the right price.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

1–3 + years’ experience in transportation, truck brokerage, dispatch, tracking & tracing, or logistics customer service.

Preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication and problem‑solving skills.
• High sense of urgency and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and remain calm under pressure.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and issue‑tracking discipline.
• Familiarity with chassis management, liner schedules, drayage coordination, and intermodal processes is a plus.
• Customer‑first mindset with a focus on service recovery and retention.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS tracking platforms, and CRM tools.
• Familiarity with industry systems (McLeod, P44, LoadIQ, Blue Yonder) is a plus.

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

• Competitive pay with recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
• Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
• Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
• Well‑being resources:
  Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

Primary

Location:

US-FL-JACKSONVILLE

Work Locations: USA-FL-JACKSONVILLE-REGENCY

Job: Operations

Organization: Brokerage US 9100

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Non‑Management

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: Jan 5, 2026, 10:54:27 AM

Work Arrangement: Fixed Office Employee