Transportation Coordinator
Trinity Industries, Dallas, TX, United States
Job Description - Transportation Coordinator (2600321)
Trinity Rail
is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of
Transportation Coordinator
in our
Dallas, TX
office! We welcome your ideas and your outstanding work ethic. Join our team today and be a part of Helping to Build America. ™ In this role, the Transportation Coordinator is an individual contributor that will support daily freight operations by scheduling shipments, coordinating with vendors and third-party carriers, thus ensuring on‑time, cost‑effective transportation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced supply‑chain environment and enjoys problem‑solving, communication, and logistics planning. The position will work under the general supervision of the Senior Transportation Manager and play an important part in ensuring efficient planning and management of shipments.
What You’ll Do
Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to coordinate pickup and delivery requirements
Coordinate daily shipments with carriers and brokers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries, serving as the main point of contact
Book transportation capacity based on service requirements, cost, and availability
Track and monitor shipments, providing proactive updates to internal teams as needed
Maintain timely and accurate data in the TMS including commodity, carrier assignments, shipment status, and cost details
Validate transportation documents including BOLs, PODs, and shipping instructions upon completion
Resolve transportation issues such as delays, accessorials, reconsignments, or service failures
Ensure carrier compliance with contractual requirements
Analyze freight spend and carrier performance to support cost‑saving and service‑improvement initiatives
Support continuous improvement projects to streamline transportation workflows and enhance efficiency
Always conduct yourself in a professional manner when representing Trinity Rail (this demeanor extends to written correspondence and verbal conversations including in person or over the phone)
Other duties and tasks assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of Transportation or Logistics experience (non‑asset brokerage or 3PL preferred)
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience using TMS or ERP systems
Ability to multitask and manage time/tasks in a fast‑paced, changing environment
Proficiency in Word and Excel for reporting and data entry
Understanding of shipping modes (FTL, LTL, Parcel)
Flexibility to answer calls after hours and on weekends as needed
Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
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Trinity Rail
is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of
Transportation Coordinator
in our
Dallas, TX
office! We welcome your ideas and your outstanding work ethic. Join our team today and be a part of Helping to Build America. ™ In this role, the Transportation Coordinator is an individual contributor that will support daily freight operations by scheduling shipments, coordinating with vendors and third-party carriers, thus ensuring on‑time, cost‑effective transportation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced supply‑chain environment and enjoys problem‑solving, communication, and logistics planning. The position will work under the general supervision of the Senior Transportation Manager and play an important part in ensuring efficient planning and management of shipments.
What You’ll Do
Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to coordinate pickup and delivery requirements
Coordinate daily shipments with carriers and brokers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries, serving as the main point of contact
Book transportation capacity based on service requirements, cost, and availability
Track and monitor shipments, providing proactive updates to internal teams as needed
Maintain timely and accurate data in the TMS including commodity, carrier assignments, shipment status, and cost details
Validate transportation documents including BOLs, PODs, and shipping instructions upon completion
Resolve transportation issues such as delays, accessorials, reconsignments, or service failures
Ensure carrier compliance with contractual requirements
Analyze freight spend and carrier performance to support cost‑saving and service‑improvement initiatives
Support continuous improvement projects to streamline transportation workflows and enhance efficiency
Always conduct yourself in a professional manner when representing Trinity Rail (this demeanor extends to written correspondence and verbal conversations including in person or over the phone)
Other duties and tasks assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of Transportation or Logistics experience (non‑asset brokerage or 3PL preferred)
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience using TMS or ERP systems
Ability to multitask and manage time/tasks in a fast‑paced, changing environment
Proficiency in Word and Excel for reporting and data entry
Understanding of shipping modes (FTL, LTL, Parcel)
Flexibility to answer calls after hours and on weekends as needed
Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
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