At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and coordinate freight across North America while building customer relationships.
- Company: Join Day & Ross, a leading transportation and logistics provider in North America.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with a focus on family values.
- Why this job: Be part of a tight-knit team and make a real impact in logistics.
- Qualifications: Must have secondary education and experience in Flatbed Transportation.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Job Description
You belong at Day & Ross.
- Logistics Specialist, Flatbed
- Full-Time, Temporary (6-12 month contract)
- Hartland, NB or Fredericton, NB (Hybrid)
The Logistics Specialist , Flatbed, will source and coordinate freight across North America.
This role will serve as a liaison between assets & brokerage and will work closely with the operations team to utilize assets, maintain efficiency and grow profitability.
You will work as part of a tight knit team of Logistics Specialists and will be fully accountable to grow a book of business.
The ideal candidate will be sales focused and highly focused on the Customer Experience.
- How You'll Help
- Source FTL & LTL Flatbed loads.
- Build Customer Relationships.
- Work with Operations to fill assets.
- Brokering Loads.
- Provide quotes to secure business following the pricing principles.
- Order Entry / Update / Track & Trace / Booking Pick up & Delivery.
- Work closely with Sales Reps across Canada to provide updates on fleet availability.
- Be very well versed in Flatbed options and types of equipment to service customers.
- Broker loads to D&R approved carriers.
- Other related duties as may be required.
- Your Skills & Experience
- Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
- Previous Flatbed Transportation is required.
- Strong communication skills – written & spoken.
- Driven to succeed.
- Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, Truck Mate, web based programs, Excel.
- Demonstrated customer relationship skills.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment.
- Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues.
- Results focused.
If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.
About Day & Ross
From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America.
With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength.
For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018.
Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, Mc Cain Foods Limited.
As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.
Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner.
We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.
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Logistics Specialist, Flatbed employer: Day & Ross
At Day & Ross, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. As a Logistics Specialist in Hartland or Fredericton, you'll enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a company recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. Join us to build meaningful customer relationships while working in a dynamic and results-driven atmosphere.
