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RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
An Intermodal Specialist is responsible for daily execution of intermodal freight that includes all aspects of drayage pickup, rail linehaul and drayage delivery. An Intermodal Specialist is responsible for load board management to include proper drayage coverage in addition to proper routing and rail billing to railroads. Developing and maintaining relationships with carrier dispatchers and railroad customer service is essential. Managing daily volumes to ensure on time service is a key aspect, to include proactively identifying and resolving incidents, managing accessorial costs effectively, and supporting carrier compliance and accounting functions. Timely and effective communication with both internal and external contacts is required to ensure a high level of service.
DAILY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to):
- Understand growth strategy, goals, commitments, policies, and pain points of assigned region.
- Maintain relationships with drayage dispatch contacts and customer service reps at railroads.
- Responsible for daily load board management to ensure that loads are serviced properly and on time.
- Rail bill loads with correct pricing and routing information.
- Proactively identify potential issues and create appropriate solutions; escalate as needed.
- Manage accessorials objectively while maximizing profit.
- Ensure receipts, invoices, and PODs are received from carriers in a timely manner.
- Prioritize and respond to both internal and external requests in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
- Understand market trends and industry standards.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:
- Entrepreneurial & competitive spirit, passion, self-motivation
- Strong negotiation skills – persuasiveness, aggressiveness, confidence
- Adaptability, multi-tasking ability, sense of urgency
- Effective communication skills
- Organization and attention to detail
- Confident decision-making skills
- Problem solving ability, issue resolution skills, proactive diligence
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
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Why Join Us:
Our Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career and Leadership Development Programs
Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.
Skills Required
- Strong negotiation, persuasion, and communication skills
- Ability to adapt, multitask, and work with urgency
- Organization and attention to detail
- Confident decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Issue resolution and proactive diligence
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Entrepreneurial, competitive, and self-motivated attitude
RXO, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RXO, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by RXO, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is described as comprehensive, including prescription drugs, virtual care, dental and vision, with the company stating it covers the majority of healthcare costs. Wellbeing resources such as mental-health/EAP and pre- and post‑natal support are also highlighted.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match that the company reports enhancing in 2024, with plan details available through the Benefits Center. Access to financial planning services further supports retirement readiness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are described as broad, covering paid vacation and specialized leaves such as bereavement and military leave with differential pay. Additional provisions include parental/family‑bonding leave and, in some materials, paid time off for volunteering.
RXO, Inc. Insights
What We Do
RXO is an asset-light transportation provider that uses a best-in-class combination of scale, technology and third-party capacity to move freight for our customers. We serve more than half of the Fortune 500's supply chain with an extensive network of carriers and logistics experts.







