Customer Service Representative (Track & Trace) - Full-Time
Job Description
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Work Location: On-site (In-Office Position)
Pay: $40,000/year | Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
Join the Growing PAR Logistics Team!
Our Customer Service (Track & Trace) team serves as the communication hub between customers, carriers, and our operations team. As a Customer Service Representative (Track & Trace), you’ll monitor shipments from pickup through delivery, provide proactive updates, communicate with carriers and drivers, and help resolve issues along the way.
If you're organized, dependable, comfortable multitasking, and enjoy helping people, this could be a great opportunity to build a career in logistics.
Please Note: This is a full-time, in-office position located in South Barrington, Illinois. Remote and hybrid work are not available. This position follows a consistent Monday-Friday schedule from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, providing predictable hours with no weekends required.
What You'll Do
- Monitor shipments from pickup through final delivery
- Proactively communicate shipment updates to customers
- Contact carriers and drivers to obtain accurate shipment updates and identify potential delays
- Respond professionally to customer phone calls and emails
- Document shipment activity and customer communications within company systems
- Identify delays or service issues and coordinate timely resolutions
- Collaborate with Operations, Logistics Account Managers, and other internal departments to ensure successful deliveries
- Prioritize multiple active shipments while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Build positive relationships with customers, carriers, and internal teams
- Assist with additional operational and administrative duties as needed
What We're Looking For
- Friendly, professional, and customer-focused
- Organized with excellent time management skills
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Dependable with a positive attitude
- Comfortable using computers, learning new software, and working with multiple systems throughout the day
- A team player who enjoys helping others
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous customer service experience
- Transportation, logistics, dispatch, or freight brokerage experience is helpful—but not required
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, or transportation management software is a plus
- High school diploma or equivalent
No prior logistics experience? No problem. Many of our successful team members started without industry experience. If you're organized, dependable, enjoy helping people, and are eager to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to build a successful career in transportation.
Compensation & Benefits
- $40,000 annual salary
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Predictable Monday-Friday schedule
- Supportive leadership
- Casual office environment
- Paid training
- Employee appreciation events
- Promote-from-within culture
If you're looking for an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a growing transportation company where your contributions make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
About PAR Logistics
PAR Logistics is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and one of the largest independent Landstar agencies, proudly headquartered in South Barrington, Illinois. For more than 20 years, we've provided transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States and Canada, earning a reputation for exceptional customer service, reliability, and creative problem-solving.
Our team operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, coordinating shipments from dispatch through delivery while providing proactive communication and personalized service to every customer.
We specialize in:
Ground Expedited
Air Cargo & Charter
Full Truckload (FTL)
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
White Glove Pickup & Delivery
Distribution Rollouts
At PAR Logistics, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in training, promote from within whenever possible, and foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees have the opportunity to learn, grow, and build long-term careers.
Whether serving Fortune 500 companies or small businesses across North America, we're committed to delivering transportation solutions that exceed expectations—and we're always looking for great people to grow with us.
