Logistics Specialist Jobs in Kansas

Position Summary

The Logistics Specialist supports the day-to-day execution of dispatch, load planning, and driver coordination for a 60-truck OTR dry van fleet. This hands-on role helps drive service execution, fleet utilization, and compliance support, and plays a key part in hitting company revenue, utilization, and on-time performance targets while supporting driver satisfaction and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and dispatch loads to maximize truck utilization, profitability, and driver home time while meeting customer service commitments
• Track daily fleet performance against KPIs, including revenue per working truck, gross revenue per mile, deadhead percentage, and on-time performance
• Support driver Hours of Service (HOS), FMCSA, and DOT compliance, including ELD administration and safety program execution
• Coordinates with the Fleet Manager for — breakdowns, weather events, detention, and appointment changes — resolving or escalating as needed
• Maintain operational data and reporting in the TMS (LoadStop) and ELD (Motive) platforms, including daily/weekly scorecards and lane and cost data supporting pricing and bid activity

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of trucking, dispatch, or logistics operations experience (OTR dry van environment preferred)
• Working knowledge of HOS, FMCSA, and DOT regulations and ELD requirements
• Hands-on experience with TMS platforms (LoadStop, McLeod, or similar) and ELD systems (Motive, Samsara, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a 50+ truck OTR dry van fleet operation
• Background in customer bid/RFP pricing and lane analysis
• Familiarity with driver recruiting, onboarding, and retention programs
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health benefits package
• 401k with company match after 1 year of service
• Paid time off

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, high-accountability operations environment. This role requires flexibility, sound judgment, and availability beyond standard business hours, including participation in after-hours escalation coverage when needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience: Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: Park City, KS 67147 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Park City, KS 67147: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person