E.W. Wylie has been moving America forward for more than 85 years as a trusted leader in transportation and logistics. As one of the largest specialized transportation providers in the United States, we are proud to be part of TFI International, the third-largest transportation and logistics organization in North America, generating more than $8 billion in annual revenue. Our corporate headquarters is located in Fargo, North Dakota, with operations spanning the country.
We are an organization built on longevity, expertise, and relationships—investing in our people just as intentionally as we invest in our customers. At E.W. Wylie, career-minded professionals thrive in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment where accountability, collaboration, and precision matter.
The Permits Specialist is responsible for securing and managing oversize and overweight (OS/OW) permits across multiple state and local jurisdictions. This role serves as a critical operational partner to drivers, dispatch, and internal teams by ensuring every load complies with applicable permitting, routing, and regulatory requirements prior to movement.
This position requires a high level of attention to detail, regulatory awareness, and the ability to operate under time-sensitive conditions in a high-volume environment.
- Permits Management // Obtain oversize and overweight permits accurately and efficiently for all applicable loads
- Agency Coordination // Communicate directly with state and local DOT agencies to ensure regulatory compliance
- Driver Support // Assist drivers and internal stakeholders with permitting questions, requirements, and issue resolution
- Escort Coordination // Arrange pilot and escort vehicles when required by permit or route restrictions
- Load Review // Verify load dimensions, weights, axle configurations, and routing details prior to permit submission
- Problem Resolution // Troubleshoot permit rejections, routing challenges, and regulatory conflicts
- Record Maintenance // Maintain accurate permit documentation and related records in internal systems
- Technical Proficiency // Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate multiple DOT and permitting platforms
- Multitasking Ability // Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Professional Communication // Clear and effective written and verbal communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams
- Attention to Detail // High degree of accuracy with an understanding of compliance and operational risk
- Active Listening // Ability to follow direction and interpret regulatory requirements effectively
- Phone Etiquette // Professional and confident phone communication
- Independent Work Style // Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Time Management // Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive workloads
- Team Collaboration // Ability to work effectively within a team-driven operational environment
- Pressure Management // Ability to perform consistently under pressure and tight deadlines
A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Operational Exposure // Experience supporting transportation, logistics, or compliance-driven workflows
- Technology Use // Basic proficiency with web-based systems and internal software platforms
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field, and experience in permitting, logistics operations, or transportation support.
- Permitting Experience // Familiarity with oversize and overweight permitting processes
- Routing Software // Experience using routing and mileage tools such as PC*MILER
- Regulatory Knowledge // Working knowledge of state-by-state permitting regulations
- Operations Background // Prior experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, or heavy-haul operations
- Compensation // Salary determined based on experience and qualifications
- Schedule // Full-time, on-site position; Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Health Coverage // Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus an Employee Assistance Program with counseling and virtual therapy
- Retirement Planning // 401(k) with up to 4% company match, along with Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Insurance Protection // $50,000 in company-paid Life and AD&D coverage, with supplemental options available
- Time Off // Competitive and progressive vacation accrual starting on day one, plus 48 hours of paid sick leave
- Parental Leave // Up to eight weeks of partially paid leave for eligible birthing parents
- On-Site Wellness // Access to an on-site gym featuring free weights, cable equipment, yoga mats, and cardio machines
