A leading transportation and logistics organization is hiring a Linehaul Operations Agent I to support daily transportation operations and coordinate freight movements across a middle-mile network. This is a 6–8 week contract opportunity for an organized logistics professional who can manage shipment schedules, coordinate with carriers, monitor transit times, and quickly resolve transportation issues in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has transportation or logistics experience, strong knowledge of U.S. geography, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What’s the job?

• Coordinate linehaul schedules and routing within an assigned geographic region
• Calculate transit times for solo and team drivers to support on-time freight movement
• Monitor shipments and carrier performance, providing updates and addressing delays or service issues
• Coordinate with field operations and management to identify capacity needs, book loads, and add stops as freight volumes change
• Ensure carrier assignments align with transit requirements, DOT regulations, and service expectations
• Communicate with carriers, customers, and internal teams to resolve operational issues and minimize disruptions
• Negotiate carrier rates while balancing cost, capacity, and service requirements
• Maintain accurate shipment, routing, and activity records in transportation management systems
• Review operational data and prepare reports for management
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and help maintain reliable transportation operations

What’s needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of transportation or logistics experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. geography and transportation routing
• Ability to calculate realistic transit times for solo and team drivers
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to review operational data, identify issues, and communicate recommended actions
• Working understanding of transportation scheduling and routing
• Experience in transportation operations, dispatch, linehaul, long-haul trucking, or similar environments preferred
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, carrier compliance, and transportation industry practices preferred
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and AS400 preferred
• Carrier coordination and rate negotiation experience preferred
• Associate’s degree preferred

Key Details

• Compensation: $23–$24/hour
• Location: Itasca, IL
• Work Model: Onsite
• Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employment Type: Contract (6–8 weeks)
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting transportation operations within a middle-mile network
• Hands-on exposure to carrier coordination, linehaul routing, and transportation management systems
• Opportunity to work with a team managing time-sensitive freight movements

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today. We’re actively interviewing and excited to meet you.

Thank you,
Giovanna Breslin

#LI-GB1