Transportation Permit Specialist

Job Type: Contract
Openings: 2
Location: Nashville, TN
Work Arrangement: On-site, 100%
Contract Duration: 10/19/2026 – 04/30/2027
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST
Hours: 7.5 hours/day

Position Overview

We are seeking a Transportation Permit Specialist to join a small, diverse team responsible for administering permits for oversize and overweight tractor-trailer movements. The specialist will review permit applications, evaluate routes and restrictions, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and provide support to commercial carriers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review oversize and overweight permits for accuracy and completeness.

• Evaluate proposed routes and restrictions to support safe transportation throughout the state.

• Review permits for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and laws.

• Respond to commercial carriers regarding permit status, updates, and related questions.

• Analyze transportation and permit information to identify compliance requirements.

• Support processes related to heavy-haul transportation and freight movements.

• Work with transportation data and related systems.

• Use permit management, routing, and other transportation software as needed.

• Assist with general permit administration and operational activities.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education/experience combinations:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR

• Associate degree from an accredited college plus two years of increasingly responsible experience; OR

• High school diploma/equivalent plus four years of increasingly responsible experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Motor carrier permit registration experience.

• Customer service experience.

• Experience analyzing compliance with state or federal rules, regulations, or standards.

• Transportation or logistics operations experience.

• Experience with freight movement and tracking.

• Heavy-haul transportation or permit purchasing experience.

• Data and systems experience.

• Experience with permit management or permit routing software.

• GIS tools experience.

Work Schedule

Work Arrangement: 100% On-site
Days: Monday–Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST
Duration: 10/19/2026 – 04/30/2027