Backhaul Coordinator

Logistics Professional

We are looking for a specialized logistics professional responsible for optimizing fleet utilization by finding revenue-generating freight for trucks to haul on their return trips. This is an in-office position and can be based out of our terminals in Buena Park, Fontana or Phoenix.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm or Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm (based on candidate's preference)

Pay: $30-$32/hour DOE

Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure freight for company trucks to reduce deadhead miles
• Monitor truck availability and proactively plan reload opportunities based on network position
• Utilize load boards, broker relationships, and customer networks to source freight
• Negotiate rates with brokers and customers to ensure profitable reloads
• Coordinate with dispatch and operations teams to align backhaul plans with driver schedules and HOS constraints
• Maintain real-time visibility of truck locations and available capacity
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers
• Ensure all loads meet service requirements, including appointment times and special instructions
• Track and report KPIs such as deadhead percentage, revenue per mile, and reload time
• Assist in identifying consistent backhaul lanes and long-term opportunities to improve network balance

Minimum Requirements:

• 1–3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or freight brokerage
• Must have solid critical thinking/analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of truckload operations, lane pricing, and market conditions
• Experience using load boards (DAT, Truckstop) and a TMS.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Google Docs.
• Must demonstrate professional verbal and written negotiation and communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task successfully, be a quick problem solver, and demonstrate follow-through skills.
• Must show initiative, strong attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Must be adaptable, follow directions, and maintain organized work processes.
• Possess critical thinking, judgement, listening, and reasoning skills.
• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality are a must.

Additional Benefits:

• Merit increases for performance.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation – Accrued starting with first check, Sick, and holiday– after 90 days of employment).
• You can wear jeans every day and casual clothes every Friday.
• Holiday Premiums for holidays worked (no wait time for this benefit! If your shift starts on a holiday, you will receive a holiday premium even if you are in your first 90 days!)
• Low medical premiums for you and your family – The company covers 70%
• Paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401K with Company Matching. (Employees own 42% stock in the company.)

States Logistics Services Inc participates in E-Verify. All newly hired associates are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility.

States Logistics Services, Inc. is a third-party logistics company (3PL) specializing in all aspects of supply chain management. Started in 1958, as a warehousing and trucking company with two customers, we have since grown to a fully integrated provider of third-party logistics services with an extensive client base. States Logistics currently has a combination of 13 public and contract warehouses in Southern California and Arizona servicing a wide range of industries. Our focus on service and operational execution has enabled us to be rated the "Best of the Best" within our customers' distribution networks. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) organization our employees are the shared owners of the company and are dedicated to delivering exceptional levels of service to our customers.

States Logistics Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.