Transportation Clerk Jobs
Transportation Clerk jobs are open across logistics, freight, shipping, and supply chain industries, from entry-level to senior and supervisory roles, with specializations in freight documentation, dispatch coordination, and import/export compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position Summary:
Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Liaison for internal customer support. Track all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Compensation:
- $23.00 per hour
Major Responsibilities:
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Various office and administrative duties, which may include handling accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, maintaining database and miscellaneous reporting
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Audit of logs and trip reports and other DOT reporting, maintain of files, customer service interaction, resolution of driver equipment requests and pallet tracking.
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Maintenance and distribution of route books, daily interface with drivers, assist with driver coverage of vacation and overflow freight
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Involve Safety team as required by location
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Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
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Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
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Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
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2 years of general office experience required
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1 year of customer service experience required
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High School diploma or equivalent required
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Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
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AS400 experience preferred
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Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
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Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
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The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
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While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Salary: $23.00 per hour
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Administrative
Job Family: Operations
Address: 4000 Rock Creek Blvd Suite B
Primary Location: US-IL-Joliet
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2605868
Position Summary:
Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Liaison for internal customer support. Track all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Compensation:
- $23.00 per hour
Major Responsibilities:
-
Various office and administrative duties, which may include handling accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, maintaining database and miscellaneous reporting
-
Audit of logs and trip reports and other DOT reporting, maintain of files, customer service interaction, resolution of driver equipment requests and pallet tracking.
-
Maintenance and distribution of route books, daily interface with drivers, assist with driver coverage of vacation and overflow freight
-
Involve Safety team as required by location
-
Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
-
Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
-
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
-
2 years of general office experience required
-
1 year of customer service experience required
-
High School diploma or equivalent required
-
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
-
AS400 experience preferred
-
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
-
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
-
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Salary: $23.00 per hour
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Administrative
Job Family: Operations
Address: 4000 Rock Creek Blvd Suite B
Primary Location: US-IL-Joliet
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2605868
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Penske Truck Leasing5
- Artemis Brokerage1
- Bob's Discount Furniture1
- CRST The Transportation Solution1
- MV Transportation1
Top Industries Hiring
- Transportation & Logistics6
- Food & Beverage1
- Retail1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation clerk jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent required by most employers
- Proficiency in transportation management or logistics software platforms
- Experience processing shipping documents such as bills of lading and freight invoices
- Strong data entry accuracy with attention to detail under time pressure
- Ability to communicate with carriers, drivers, and warehouse staff
- Knowledge of DOT regulations or customs compliance procedures preferred
Tips for Your Transportation Clerk Job Search
Tailor your resume to freight terminology
Hiring managers scan for terms like bill of lading, freight manifests, and carrier tracking systems. If your resume uses vague language like 'processed shipments,' rewrite it to name the specific documents and software you handled, such as TMS platforms or customs paperwork.
Target openings by commodity or mode
Transportation clerk roles differ significantly between trucking, air freight, rail, and ocean shipping. Search by the mode or commodity you know best. A background in LTL trucking documentation won't translate perfectly to ocean import entries, so focus where your experience is strongest.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transportation clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
List every software system you have used
Employers often filter candidates by familiarity with specific platforms like SAP, Oracle TMS, McLeod, or 3PLs' proprietary systems. Name every system you've touched, even ones you used briefly. A missing software name can knock you out of an applicant review before a human reads your resume.
Prepare for a data-accuracy scenario in interviews
Interviewers frequently ask how you catch and correct documentation errors before a shipment moves. Prepare a specific example describing the error type, how you identified it, and the outcome. Vague answers about 'attention to detail' won't hold up against a scenario-based question.
Negotiate your offer using role-specific context
When you receive an offer, ask whether the role involves overtime during peak shipping seasons or holiday surges. If it does, negotiate whether that overtime is built into base pay expectations or compensated separately. Many transportation clerk offers have flexibility here that candidates never ask about.
Transportation Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transportation clerks?
The companies hiring the most transportation clerks right now include Penske Truck Leasing, Artemis Brokerage, and Bob's Discount Furniture, with the largest share of openings in California, Iowa, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Logistics providers, freight brokerages, and large retailers tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently throughout the year.
How many transportation clerk jobs are remote?
About 0% of transportation clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many office-based roles because much of the work is tied to physical shipments and on-site documentation. Positions focused on data entry, customer freight tracking, and invoice reconciliation are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a transportation clerk?
Start by earning a high school diploma, then build familiarity with shipping documentation such as bills of lading, packing lists, and freight invoices. Learning a transportation management system through an entry-level warehouse, shipping, or logistics coordinator role gives you the hands-on experience most employers require. Some candidates pursue short freight operations or logistics certificates through community colleges to strengthen their application before their first clerk position.
Can I get hired as a transportation clerk with no experience?
Yes, entry-level transportation clerk roles exist, particularly at third-party logistics companies and large distribution centers that provide on-the-job training. Your best strategy is to emphasize transferable skills like data entry accuracy, filing, customer communication, and any work involving schedules or records. Applying to overnight or weekend shifts often means less competition, which improves your chances when you're competing without direct freight experience.
What does the transportation clerk interview process look like?
Most transportation clerk interviews start with a phone screen focused on your experience with shipping documents and logistics software. An in-person or video interview typically follows, where you can expect scenario questions about catching documentation errors, prioritizing urgent shipments, or handling a carrier dispute. Some employers include a brief data entry or accuracy test. The full process from application to offer usually moves quickly because operations teams need positions filled without long gaps.
Where can I find and apply to transportation clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to transportation clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preference, and the freight mode or industry you know best, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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