Bulk Transportation Specialist

About the role

Our Client is seeking a Bulk Transportation Specialist to manage liquid bulk transportation operations across tank truck, ISO tank, and related modes. This role will oversee the full shipment lifecycle, including carrier selection, equipment requirements, compliance, tracking, customer communication, and delivery execution. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with liquid bulk transportation, tank truck operations, carrier management, and transportation logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute liquid bulk shipments involving chemicals, food-grade products, oils, and related commodities from order intake through delivery and billing.
• Source and tender loads to qualified tank carriers while confirming equipment type, tank specifications, last commodity, wash status, pump, and hose requirements.
• Coordinate appointments, loading and unloading windows, heating, insulation, pump-off requirements, and split or multi-stop shipments.
• Track shipments in the TMS and proactively communicate ETAs, delays, detention, and accessorial charges to customers and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with qualified carriers while reviewing authority, insurance, CSA/safety performance, tank cleanliness records, and product compatibility.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA, hazmat requirements when applicable, food-grade requirements, and customer-specific transportation procedures.
• Manage required documentation, including SDS, COA, wash tickets, seals, weight tickets, and related shipment records.
• Quote transportation lanes, compare market rates against contract rates, and identify cost or capacity risks.
• Resolve operational issues including rejected loads, equipment mismatches, wash failures, overages/shortages, damage, and claims.
• Prepare operational and exception reports and support accurate invoicing and freight audit follow-up.
• Collaborate with sales and account management teams on new liquid bulk opportunities, dedicated transportation programs, lane development, and SOP improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in liquid bulk transportation, tank brokerage, 3PL operations, freight brokerage, or carrier operations.
• Strong preference for experience with tank truck transportation.
• Working knowledge of liquid bulk equipment and transportation practices, including DOT 406, 407, 412, ISO tanks, and related equipment.
• Understanding of food-grade versus chemical tanks, wash cycles, last-load requirements, and product compatibility.
• Experience using a TMS to manage and track shipments.
• Experience communicating with shippers, receivers, carriers, and customers by phone and email.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active shipments simultaneously.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to handle transportation exceptions calmly and efficiently.
• Basic understanding of DOT/FMCSA compliance, hazmat requirements, carrier authority, insurance, and transportation documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment.