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