Logistics Today LLC is a transportation company located in Lake St. Louis dedicated to providing dependable, customer-focused freight solutions across the country. We're looking for a motivated Freight Logistics Coordinator who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of coordinating freight, negotiating with carriers, and delivering exceptional customer service while keeping shipments moving efficiently.
Position Summary:
The Freight Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating freight movement and serving as the primary point of contact for customers, carriers, and drivers throughout the shipping process. This position is involved with daily transportation activities including dispatching, scheduling, tracking shipments, negotiating carrier rates, resolving transportation issues, and developing strong customer and carrier relationships.
Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, sound judgment, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Overview of Duties:
- Dispatch drivers based on customer needs and HOS limitations.
- Build relationships with carriers by soliciting the capacity of trucks and freight, meeting cost/revenue expectations for each customer.
- Create loads, set appointments for broker freight, track and trace loads, and troubleshoot problems that may occur.
- Solicit new and existing customers for freight.
- Use Load Boards to find backhauls.
- Source carriers, negotiate rates, and sell freight to carriers.
- Track shipments and provide updates to the customers daily.
- Generate business leads.
- Participate in scheduling trucks each week.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- HS diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in freight brokerage, transportation, dispatch, logistics coordination, or a related field preferred. 2+Years *
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation operations preferred. *
- Strong customer service mindset with a focus on relationship building.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and transportation management systems.
- Ability to build lasting relationships with customers, carriers, and coworkers.
- Positive attitude with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
- Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to embrace change.
Job Type:
· Full-time/ In- Person
Benefits: (Available after 90Days)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vision insurance
- PTO (Available after 1 year)
Work Location:
· 301 Stag Industrial Blvd. Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Working knowledge of DOT Regulations?
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
