Transportation Coordinator Jobs in California

A Transportation Coordinator in the logistics industry is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all transportation operations. The role involves organizing schedules, tracking shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving any logistical problems that arise. They are also responsible for maintaining communication and relationships with freight carriers, vendors, and clients to ensure the smooth running of operations. To excel in this role, a Transportation Coordinator should have strong organizational, communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

To prepare for this role, interested individuals often start off in positions such as Logistics Clerk, Dispatch Operator or Freight Broker, which provide essential experience in the logistics field. In terms of qualifications, a degree in business, logistics or a related field is typically required. Certain certifications such as the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) credential or the Transportation and Logistics Certification (CTL) can be beneficial and give candidates a competitive edge. Knowledge of logistics software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also usually necessary.

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Medical Transport Specialist / Driver

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Overview Medical Transport Specialist / Driver - Inglewood, CA Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2:00PM - 10:30PM and Saturday 1:30PM - 10:00PM (off Wed/Sun) Route covers Bell, Bell Garden, South...

Railyard Train Coordinator - Load Planner

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Overview ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key position within our global supply chain. No experience necessary, we offer paid training, great benefits, competitive pay and opportunities for...

Traffic Manager - Crown Lexus

  • Ontario, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description Job Summary: The Traffic Manager is responsible for three primary areas: ensuring 100% Traffic Management Playbook compliance, owning in-store structure, and maintaining Sonic...

(JC-469099) Associate Transportation Planner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

JC-469099) Associate Transportation Planner Caltrans San Diego, CA Experience Level: Entry Level PUBLIC POLICY REGIONAL PLANNING TRANSPORTATION PLANNING To Apply: Will consider Transportation...

Creative Traffic Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Creative Traffic Manager Job Description Job Title: Creative Traffic Manager Location: Remote Duration: 10 + months Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Creative Traffic...

Transportation Planner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Overview NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection &...

Associate Transportation Planner

  • Marysville, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Marysville, CA
  • 4 days ago

System Planning Coordinator Department of Transportation JC-468650 - System Planning Coordinator ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER $7,115.00 - $8,911.00 per Month Final Filing Date: 3/18/2025...

Supervising Transportation Planner

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Either I One year of experience in the California state service performing transportation planning or transportation management duties in a class comparable in level of responsibility...

Creative Services Traffic Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring that all creative services collateral and work from internal clients flows efficiently to creative teams (graphics, video, photography, communications)....

Associate Transportation Planner - PID Support

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

and Duties This is a re-advertisement of JC-463774. If you have previously applied to this position, please submit a new application. Under the direction of the Branch Chief within the District 11...

Wildlife Transport Specialist

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 6 days ago

Wildlife Transport Specialist Regular Full-Time Saratoga, Saratoga, CA, US Today Requisition ID: 1196 Salary Range: $22.00 To $23.00 Hourly Job Title: Wildlife Transport Specialist FLSA Status:...

Freight Coordinator

  • Modesto, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 6 days ago

Summary The Freight Coordinator position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, the...

Transportation Specialist

  • Foothill Ranch, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Foothill Ranch, CA
  • 6 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Drives team transporter to and from scheduled races in a safe, legal and courteous manner. Meets arrival and departure times specified by the Team Manager. Maintains...

NICU Transport Specialist Nurse

  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: A Neonatal Advanced Transport Nurse Specialist (TNS) will be a highly functioning registered nurse with advanced education and training, who applies expert clinical practice,...

Transportation Specialist

  • San Leandro, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA
  • 6 days ago

The pay for this position is $24/hr + 2/hr Shift Differential We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are...

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Transportation Coordinator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to air transportation and aviation management
Learn the fundamentals of air transportation and aviation management. Aviation is essential for global business as it supports worldwide travelling and cargo transportation. Before COVID-19, the...
Transportation Systems
Approaching transportation as a complex, large-scale, integrated, open system (CLIOS), this course strives to be an interdisciplinary systems subject in the "open" sense. It introduces qualitative...
Technology in Transportation
This course provides an introduction to the transportation industry's major technical challenges and considerations. For upper level undergraduates interested in learning about the transportation...

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Salary for Transportation Coordinator Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Coordinators in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Master's Degree
13.4%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Transportation Coordinators in California
1-2 years
20.8%
2-4 years
20.8%
4-6 years
20.8%
None
20.8%
Less than 1 year
8.3%
6-8 years
4.2%
8-10 years
4.2%


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