Transportation Associate Jobs in Romulus, MI (NOW HIRING)

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The LD&T Coordinator is responsible for executing the Traffic Center schedule while ensuring adherence to DOT, FMCSA, and company regulatory standards. This role delivers worldclass service through effective dispatch planning, communication, and compliance oversight. The position works closely with OTR Drivers, Sales, HQ, Field Safety, and Local Management.

Dispatch & Operational Planning

• Answer incoming calls in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Tender and assign loads based on driver bids, seniority, and operational needs; award OTR Assignment Dispatch Boards.
• Maintain the Dispatch Tracker (timeliness, ontime delivery, PM scheduling, run changes, etc.).
• Verify Drivers’ DOT Hours of Service (HOS) daily to ensure compliant run assignments.
• Adjust delivery sequences in the Dispatch Planning System to support service needs.
• Resolve dispatch issues related to order changes, ship-date delays, driver availability, or equipment readiness.
• Coordinate Vend deliveries with customers.

Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Oversight

• Participate in weekly regional Safety meetings on DOT and FMCSA regulatory topics.
• Conduct yearly compliance audits for federal, state, and company transportation requirements.
• Perform periodic reporting on HOS violations, exemptions, PreTrip/PostTrip inspections, UDEs (Unidentified Driving Events), and log edits/verification.
• Maintain accurate and compliant Driver Qualification (DQ) files.
• Coordinate random, postaccident, reasonablesuspicion, and LOA drug and alcohol testing.
• Partner with outside vendors to ensure equipment readiness, annual DOT inspections, and maintenance compliance.
• Retain required driver and transportation records in accordance with FritoLay guidelines.

• Perform general administrative support (reports, copying, filing, faxing, scanning, etc.).
• Prepare and communicate KPI reporting related to speeding, MPG, idle time, PreTrip/PostTrip inspections, and policy violations.
• Evaluate driver logs and process driver payroll accurately.
• Make valueadded decisions to support worldclass service for Sales and internal partners.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $39,500 - $63,100.
  
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

• 2+ years in the logistics industry required.
• Ability to interpret and communicate DOT HOS regulations (8/70 rule, 11hour rule, 14hour rule) required.
• Valid driver license required.
• Microsoft Office Suite user lever required.
• 2+ years leadership experience desired.
• 2+ years Payroll desired.
• SAP or similar desired.

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• 2+ years in the logistics industry required.
• Ability to interpret and communicate DOT HOS regulations (8/70 rule, 11hour rule, 14hour rule) required.
• Valid driver license required.
• Microsoft Office Suite user lever required.
• 2+ years leadership experience desired.
• 2+ years Payroll desired.
• SAP or similar desired.