Transportation Operations Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate all outbound and inbound transportation logistics for boat deliveries, warranty pickups, misc. parts. 
• Create and manage all shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), shortage/damage reports, customer forms, delivery paperwork, and transportation records. 
• Schedule and optimize truck loads in coordination with operations, production scheduling, and load crews to maximize efficiency and ensure safe transport configurations. 
• Communicate daily with internal drivers and hot shot drivers/third-party carriers regarding schedules, routes, delays, and delivery expectations. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for dealers regarding shipment scheduling, delivery updates, freight issues, and transportation-related customer service. 
• Coordinate with the maintenance department regarding truck availability, repairs, inspections, DOT compliance, and preventative maintenance scheduling. 
• Monitor driver trip planning and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including hours of service, drive time, rest periods, and state transportation requirements. 
• Understand stinger laws per state for legal shipments.
• Assist production scheduling by ensuring planned boat builds and load combinations are compatible with transportation requirements and trailer capacities. 
• Manage and maintain fleet compliance documentation, including truck insurance, registration, inspections, permits, DOT stickers, and required in-vehicle paperwork. 
• Review and maintain driver pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports and coordinate corrective actions with maintenance when issues are identified. 
• Track and communicate shipment statuses to internal departments and dealers to ensure timely and accurate delivery updates. 
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• Coordinate emergency transportation changes, service issues, delayed deliveries, and problem resolution as needed. 
• Work to improve freight efficiency, reduce transportation costs, minimize downtime, and maximize truck utilization. 
• Maintain accurate transportation and delivery, records using company software and tracking systems. 
• Being available after hours to in the event drivers have issues while going to/ returning from a trip.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced manufacturing or logistics environment. 
• Ability to coordinate multiple deliveries, schedules, and priorities simultaneously. 
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation compliance, and driver Hours of Service requirements preferred. 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with both internal teams and external customers. 
• Experience with transportation scheduling, dispatching, fleet coordination, or logistics operations preferred. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and logistics.
• Ability to think proactively and make real-time operational decisions under pressure.