Logistics Router/Route Optimization Specialist

States Logistics Services, Inc. • Fontana, CA

26d • $27 - $28

About The Position

The Logistics Router/Route Optimization Specialist uses Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to optimize delivery routes, maximize trailer cube and weight utilization, and adjust plans based on incoming orders, delivery windows, and operational constraints. The role plans and assigns daily pickup and delivery routes across DSD, backhaul, and transportation territories, supporting customer requirements, on-time delivery, and efficient fleet operations.

The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday work is in the office, and Saturday work is remote. Pay is $27–$28 per hour.

States Logistics Services, Inc. is a third-party logistics company specializing in supply chain management, with public and contract warehouses in Southern California and Arizona. The company describes itself as an employee-owned ESOP organization focused on service and operational execution.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of routing, logistics, or transportation planning experience.
• Proficiency in a Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Experience routing 25 or more drivers.
• Experience communicating with drivers via a Truck Management System (TMS).
• Geographic knowledge and ability to analyze routing data for decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions about driver and route assignments to support on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to meet changing demands and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Excellent follow-through on commitments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and assign daily pickup and delivery routes across DSD, backhaul, and transportation territories to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Optimize route planning, truck utilization, load capacity, delivery stops, and driver assignments to maximize fleet efficiency and minimize mileage and transportation costs.
• Use routing software to standardize routes, schedule deliveries, and improve transportation planning.
• Prepare daily route sheets, driver instructions, loading documents, and special delivery notes.
• Coordinate backhaul orders and assign pickups to drivers based on delivery locations, route schedules, and operational needs.
• Monitor daily routing operations and respond to driver inquiries, road issues, delivery disruptions, and schedule changes.
• Analyze existing routes and develop new or additional routes to accommodate changing customer demands, workload requirements, and transportation needs.
• Review previous-day routing reports, identify discrepancies and operational issues, and implement adjustments to improve route accuracy and delivery performance.
• Align delivery schedules, unloading requirements, and transportation resources with customer expectations.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation accrued starting with the first check, sick time, and holidays after 90 days of employment.
• Holiday premiums for holidays worked.
• Low medical premiums for the employee and family.
• Paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed