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Permitting Coordinator

Miller Transfer
Rootstown, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2027

Miller Transfer is a legal and specialized flatbed carrier with over 55 years of experience transporting machinery and over-dimensional freight throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. When the load is complex and the stakes are high -- our customers call us.

We are growing our Heavy Haul team and looking for our next Permit Coordinator to support drivers and terminals across the country. This is a critical role at the heart of our operations -- the person who makes sure every oversized load moves legally, safely, and on time.

What You Will Do

  • Plan routes for oversize and overweight vehicles and loads
  • Order, receive, and verify accuracy of all permits
  • Communicate directly with drivers on permit status, routes, and delivery changes
  • Provide continual updates to operations and maintenance teams on equipment needs, size and weight limits, and permit revisions
  • Schedule pilot cars, state police escorts, and Department of Transportation escorts
  • Process required documentation for Canadian border crossings
  • Prepare weekly and monthly operations reports and cost tracking
  • Attend daily and weekly team meetings
  • Be available to take driver calls after hours when needed

What You Bring

  • Previous permitting experience with a transportation company or permit service provider -- this is essential
  • Outstanding phone and email communication skills -- you are the voice our drivers and partners rely on
  • Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to perform under pressure
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills -- permits leave no room for error
  • A proactive problem solver who anticipates issues before they become problems
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel
  • Ability to travel up to twice per year for educational conferences
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Why Miller Transfer

  • A well established and respected name in specialized heavy haul transportation since 1968
  • A close knit team where your work is seen, valued, and directly impacts operations every single day
  • A role with real responsibility -- not just processing paper but keeping complex loads moving across North America

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience ordering permits ?
  • Our company hiring policy requires a pre employment hair follicle and urine drug test, please acknowledge you understand this requirement with YES

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25

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