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I Am Boundless, Inc.

Transportation Coodinator

Dayton, OH · On-site

$45K - $54K/yr

I Am Boundless is hiring for a Transportation Coordinator! Boundless is a non-profit organization ... routing software preferred. - Positive attitude and enthusiasm for providing high-quality services ...

U.S. Army

Transportation Coordinator

Fairfield, OH · On-site

$40K - $80K/yr

Transportation Management Coordinator - U.S. Army (Entry-Level, No Experience Needed). Full-time | ... Determine the most efficient transportation routes and methods. * Maintain shipping records and ...

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How much do transportation routing coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for transportation routing coordinator in the United States is $24.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Transportation Routing Coordinator job?

A Transportation Routing Coordinator is responsible for planning and optimizing delivery or transportation routes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. They analyze traffic patterns, weather conditions, and delivery schedules to create the most efficient routes. Their role also involves coordinating with drivers, dispatchers, and customers to minimize delays and improve operational performance. Additionally, they may use routing software and GPS tracking systems to monitor and adjust routes as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Transportation Routing Coordinator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transportation Routing Coordinator, you should have strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a working knowledge of logistics or supply chain management, often supported by relevant experience or a degree. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), route planning software, and sometimes certifications like Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) are highly valuable. Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are important soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure optimal routing decisions, minimize delivery costs, and support efficient, on-time transportation operations.

What are some common challenges faced by Transportation Routing Coordinators, and how are they addressed?

Transportation Routing Coordinators often face challenges such as last-minute shipment changes, traffic disruptions, or unexpected delays due to weather or equipment issues. Handling these obstacles requires quick decision-making and adaptability, as well as constant communication with drivers, dispatchers, and customers to update routes or schedules. Most companies provide tools like real-time GPS tracking and advanced routing software to help coordinators efficiently resolve issues as they arise. Over time, experience and familiarity with typical problem scenarios can make these challenges more manageable and less stressful.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Routing Coordinator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,774 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Transportation Supervisor

New Kent County Schools

New Kent, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation
Date Posted:
5/4/2026
Location:
Transportation Department
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Position: Transportation Supervisor
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: 260 days; 12-month employee
Salary Scale: Per approved board scale
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Transportation Director
Essential Personnel
General Definition of Work: Performs supervisory support for the Transportation Department ensuring effective communication with drivers, parents, and citizens. This position is responsible for assisting in training, supervising, and coordinating transportation routing activities while providing a variety of administrative assistant duties, and related work as apparent or assigned. The role involves supervising drivers, managing routes and schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and assisting with coordinating vehicle maintenance. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Director of Transportation. Designated essential personnel are required to work during times when the schools are closed. By virtue of their job description, essential personnel provide services that are essential to the health, welfare and safety of the NKCPS employees. This job requires a CDL and the employee must maintain a good driving record at all times.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred: or education, certification, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prefer to have a minimum of three years of experience in a management / supervisory role in school bus operations with a Class B, w/ Passenger and School Bus Endorsements (or able to obtain one within 3 months of hire); has the ability to plan, organize, create routes, and able to work in a fast-paced stressful environment, Strong leadership, organization, problem-solving skills, ability to respond to emergencies, and work flexible hours as needed; Must be able to demonstrate and must hold a valid operator's license with proper endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of Virginia. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
  • Ensures all GPS Map data is uploaded daily, working, and available to all parents
  • Sends daily messages to parents regarding bus substitutions for the Parent Portal APP
  • Dispatches daily to drivers any information needed regarding their students or route
  • Notifies schools of late buses during the morning routes
  • Tabulate student counts and busloads for the Virginia Annual State Report and daily efficiency
  • Coordinates all activities related to computer routing and student bus assignments
  • Plans and implements NKCPS computerized transportation routing system
  • Take an active role in solving discipline problems occurring on school buses
  • Assist the Director with Evaluating weather conditions and recommends adjustments or cancellations of school schedules.
  • Provide annual training of drivers in areas such as: students safety and student conduct procedures applicable to Transportation: Communicable diseases and how to handle incidents that may occur during transport: Driver handbook and operational requirements: Bus and Car Maintenance and Cleanliness requirements, and ant other topic deemed appropriate for annual training.
  • Supervise and investigate vehicular accidents and or incidents of vandalism involving school system owned vehicles.
  • Supervise and works with employees when dealing with challenging situations. Coach them and work on ensure the evaluation of all bus drivers, car drivers, and bus assistants.
  • Manages, counsels, and evaluates drivers; creates performance improvement programs for drivers who have competency challenges and provides training and in-service to meet local and state requirements and needs
  • Assist the Director with recruitment, training, supervising, and make recommendations on employment
  • Assist the Director with managing the daily budget, daily runs, additional hours, overtime, field trips, etc.
  • Assists with field and athletic trip driver assignments
  • Communicates with schools and outside agencies on transportation related issues
  • Communicates effectively and professionally with the public, school staff, parents, and personnel from other departments
  • Provides driver applicants with defensive driving techniques through road and classroom training
  • Develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures to effectively supervisor and coordinate safe and efficient pupil transportation services.
  • Cooperate with school administrators to assist drivers with discipline or any other need
  • Performs the duties of a driver in all makes and models with or without climate control
  • Receives calls from drivers and assistants; secures substitutes
  • Provides clerical support to the Director of Transportation
  • Schedules meetings with the Director of Transportation
  • Types letters, memos, reports, bulletins, requisitions, invoices, schedules, manuals, records, etc.
  • Composes and type letters, memos, reports, bulletins, requisitions, invoices, schedules, manuals, and records, etc. in conformance with school policies and from brief instructions.
  • Remain current on state and federal regulations and upgraded computer technology
  • Work a variety of schedules based on the need for the department
  • Performs other related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment; general knowledge of business English spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of school system routine, personnel procedures and record keeping; general knowledge of basic first aid practices; skill in the use of computer equipment and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment; Ability to guide, direct and teach adults; Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; ability to develop and follow details work procedures; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree is preferred; High school diploma or GED and moderate experience providing general office support, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the ability to operate motor vehicles.
Marginal Functions:
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performance Aptitudes
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to maintain a cordial and effective relationship with visitors and clients. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages as needed; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs as needed. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work at the work site daily, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 30 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination; Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; Most tasks require oral communications ability. Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, playground, classroom, light traffic).
The New Kent County School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job.
Evaluation:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations of support personnel.
Supervision Exercised: Director of Transportation
New Kent County Public Schools will conduct a background investigation (fingerprinting) of all individuals recommended for employment.
The New Kent County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or disability is prohibited.

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