Logistics Coordinator

Seeking a Logistics Coordinator with strong experience in heavy equipment transport, DOT/FMCSA compliance, and oversize/overweight permitting . This role is responsible for planning safe and legal transportation routes, ensuring proper load securement, managing permits, and coordinating with drivers, field teams, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate understands municipal trucking ordinances, state transportation laws, and the complexities of moving large or specialized equipment. Key Responsibilities Plan and coordinate transportation of heavy equipment, machinery, and oversized/overweight loads Ensure compliance with municipal trucking ordinances, state laws, and DOT/FMCSA regulations Obtain and manage oversize/overweight permits, escorts, curfews, and special roadway approvals Review and verify load securement per 49 CFR Part 393 (chains, straps, blocking, bracing) Approve safe, legal routes considering height, weight, bridge ratings, and no‑truck zones Communicate route restrictions, permit conditions, and securement requirements to drivers and field staff Maintain accurate records of permits, securement documentation, and DOT compliance logs Support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries related to transportation activities Requirements & Qualifications Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and 49 CFR load securement standards Experience coordinating heavy equipment or oversized load transportation Ability to plan compliant routes in urban and municipal environmentsUnderstanding of permits, escorts, curfews, and local authority requirements Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills Preferred Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or related field Experience in construction, utilities, infrastructure, or heavy‑haul transportation Familiarity with GPS routing tools or logistics management systems CDL knowledge or experience working with CDL drivers #J-18808-Ljbffr Tailwind Applied Sciences