Professional Resume Template for

Transportation Coordinator

Robert H. Davis

Atlanta, GA

(404) 555-0182

robert.davis@email.com

linkedin.com/in/robert-davis-logistics | robertdavislogistics.com

Professional Summary

Methodical Transportation Coordinator with 6 years of experience optimizing logistics workflows, dispatching fleets, and managing carrier relationships in fast-paced distribution environments. Proven track record of overseeing a $2.5M freight budget, negotiating vendor shipping contracts, and utilizing Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to schedule routes. Successfully reduced shipping delays by 22%, lowered fuel consumption by 14%, and improved on-time delivery rates to 98% through automated tracking and route planning. Proficient in carrier compliance, DOT regulations, advanced Excel modeling, and GPS tracking tools.

Work Experience

Transportation Coordinator — Vanguard Logistics Systems

Atlanta, GA | January 2024 – Present

  • Coordinated daily dispatch and routing for 45 regional cargo trucks using Oracle Logistics Cloud, improving on-time delivery rates from 84% to 98% over a 12-month period.
  • Negotiated freight rates with 12 domestic carrier partners, reducing shipping overhead costs by 15% and saving $140,000 in annual transport expenditures.
  • Implemented automated GPS route tracking workflows to monitor driver hours, reducing average transit time delays by 24% while ensuring 100% DOT compliance.
  • Managed a fleet maintenance budget of $250,000, analyzing repair records in Excel to optimize preventive schedules and reduce vehicle downtime by 18%.

Logistics Coordinator — Apex Distribution Partners

Savannah, GA | August 2020 – December 2023

  • Supervised outbound freight shipments for 3 regional manufacturing warehouses, coordinating 180+ cargo loads monthly with zero dispatch scheduling errors.
  • Audited bill of lading records and shipping customs documentation, resolving 95% of import compliance discrepancies within 24 hours of shipment arrival.
  • Evaluated carrier performance metrics in Tableau weekly, renegotiating agreements with underperforming vendors to improve shipping reliability by 16%.
  • Reorganized warehouse cargo loading zones using AutoCAD drafts, accelerating trailer turnaround times by 15 minutes and reducing loading costs by 11%.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Georgia Institute of Technology · Atlanta, GA · 2020

Skills

Fleet dispatching, Logistics planning, Carrier management, Route optimization, DOT compliance, Cargo tracking, Customs documentation, Vendor negotiation, Inventory control, Warehouse operations, Advanced Excel, Oracle Logistics Cloud, Tableau, AutoCAD, GPS tracking

Projects

TMS Software Integration

Role: Lead Logistics Coordinator

Tools: Oracle Logistics Cloud, Excel, Slack

Managed the 6-month migration to automated route scheduling software, completing the project 3 weeks early and reducing fuel costs by 14%.

Savannah Warehouse Loading Optimization

Role: Transportation Specialist

Tools: AutoCAD, Excel, Google Workspace

Redesigned cargo loading flow at the main terminal, which reduced trailer loading time by 15 minutes and saved $45,000 in operational overtime.

Certifications

  • Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) (2022)
  • Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) (2020)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Fleet volunteer coordinator for regional food bank (2021-present)
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice

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Transportation Coordinator

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$42,000

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$68,000

Avg:

$54,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for logisticians and transportation coordinators in the United States is projected to grow by 17% over the 2024 to 2034 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by the expansion of global trade, supply chain complexity, and the rapid rise of e-commerce. As companies optimize logistics networks, professionals who can integrate route scheduling software and manage carrier compliance are highly sought after to streamline distribution operations.

17% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Hands-on experience managing daily fleet scheduling, carrier coordination, and freight routes || Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and fleet tracking GPS platforms || Detailed knowledge of DOT regulations, safety compliance, and shipping documentation

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