What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expedited Operations Specialist - Nights position at Hirschbach?
🚨 Ready to Take the Wheel of High-Speed Logistics? Join Us as an Expedited Operations Specialist! 🚨
Do you thrive under pressure? Love solving problems in real-time? Want a front-row seat in the fast lane of freight logistics? We’re looking for a driven, agile, and fiercely organized Expedited Operations Specialist to take command of high-priority, time-sensitive freight across our expedited lanes.
This isn’t your average desk job—this is logistics at full throttle. You’ll manage a dynamic board of professional drivers, navigate urgent disruptions, and make critical, on-the-fly decisions that keep freight moving and clients happy. Think of yourself as part strategist, part air traffic controller, and part firefighter—all rolled into one essential role.
Schedule: Rolling schedule of either 4x4, 7x7 or 2x2x3 - all 12 hours shifts.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1 billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.
Do you thrive under pressure? Love solving problems in real-time? Want a front-row seat in the fast lane of freight logistics? We’re looking for a driven, agile, and fiercely organized Expedited Operations Specialist to take command of high-priority, time-sensitive freight across our expedited lanes.
This isn’t your average desk job—this is logistics at full throttle. You’ll manage a dynamic board of professional drivers, navigate urgent disruptions, and make critical, on-the-fly decisions that keep freight moving and clients happy. Think of yourself as part strategist, part air traffic controller, and part firefighter—all rolled into one essential role.
Schedule: Rolling schedule of either 4x4, 7x7 or 2x2x3 - all 12 hours shifts.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Command your own driver board, managing freight from planning through execution.
- React in real time—solve breakdowns, reroute canceled loads, and keep the supply chain flowing.
- Plan and coordinate multi-driver relay routes across long-haul lanes like a chess master on a clock.
- Own the operation: You’re in charge of dispatching, planning, performance monitoring, and contingency response.
- Communicate constantly with drivers and teams to maintain freight integrity and hit delivery deadlines.
- Make smart decisions under pressure—every second counts.
- A natural multitasker who can juggle 30 drivers or multiple critical lanes without breaking a sweat.
- A decisive problem-solver with the confidence to make quick calls when the heat is on.
- Comfortable wearing many hats—planner, dispatcher, crisis manager, and more.
- Obsessed with operational excellence and not afraid to own your decisions.
- A clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
- High school diploma required; a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics is a big plus.
- 2–3 years of experience in dispatching and planning (bonus points for expedited freight know-how).
- Tech-savvy—familiar with logistics platforms and Microsoft Excel.
- Proven track record of working independently and staying cool under pressure.
- Performance bonuses to reward your hustle.
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, company-paid disability and life insurance.
- 120 hours of PTO starting Day One—yep, you read that right.
- Work from home perks: Earn up to 160 hours of remote flexibility after just 6 months.
- 401(K) to invest in your future.
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1 billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.