Logistics & Transportation Operations Specialist at SST Direct – Fletcher, North Carolina

Logistics & Transportation Operations Specialist
📍 Fletcher / Asheville, NC
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional on-call support)
💰 Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 base salary + commission
🟢 Direct Hire Opportunity with Superior Skilled Trades

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a Logistics & Transportation Operations Specialist to support and grow trucking and hauling operations in the Fletcher and Asheville, NC region. This role is ideal for a logistics professional with strong knowledge of the local warehouse and freight market who can help generate hauling opportunities while overseeing day-to-day transportation operations.

This position combines dispatching, load tracking, compliance support, equipment scheduling, and business development to ensure efficient operations and consistent revenue growth.

Logistics & Hauling Development

• Build relationships with local warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturers, and freight brokers in the Fletcher/Asheville market.

• Identify and secure new hauling opportunities to maximize trucking asset utilization.

• Monitor regional freight demand and seasonal shipping trends.

Dispatch & Transportation Coordination

• Dispatch drivers daily and ensure efficient routing and load assignments.

• Track loads in real time and communicate updates with customers and internal teams.

• Manage pickup, delivery, and backhaul scheduling.

Administrative & Compliance Support

• Assist with FUTA tracking and payroll-related compliance tasks.

• Maintain records of loads, mileage, fuel usage, and driver hours.

• Support DOT compliance, safety documentation, and internal reporting.

• Prepare weekly and monthly logistics performance reports.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Schedule and track maintenance for trucks, trailers, and equipment.

• Maintain logs for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance.

• Coordinate with vendors for service and repairs.

Operational Organization

• Maintain dispatch boards, driver schedules, and load calendars.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and documentation.

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, dispatch, trucking, warehouse operations, or transportation coordination.

• Strong knowledge of the Fletcher / Asheville freight and warehouse market.

• Experience building relationships with local shippers and securing hauling opportunities.

• Experience with dispatch systems, TMS, or fleet management software preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

• Basic understanding of DOT compliance, FUTA tracking, and fleet maintenance scheduling.

• Base Salary: $50,000–$60,000

• Commission Structure: Based on hauling jobs secured and operational performance

• Benefits: Competitive compensation package, retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, and PTO aligned with company policy

• Growth: Advancement opportunities as the logistics division expands
  
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