Transportation Manager

ZipRecruiter; Middleboro; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Nova Scotia is seeking a Transportation Manager. In this on-site role, you will oversee transportation operations, manage carrier relationships, and ensure timely freight delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in logistics, is fluent in Microsoft Office, and possesses knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation management or logistics.
• Ability to generate and document accurate reports.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Transportation Operations Personnel.
• Maintain relationships with carriers and negotiate rates.
• Ensure timely deliveries and troubleshoot problems.
• Conduct safety meetings and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Fluent in Microsoft Office Products

Knowledge of Electronic Time Logs

Great Customer Service

Tools

GPS

TMS System

Job description

Overview

Job Description: $60k - $80k based on skills and experience

We are seeking a Transportation Manager to join our team!

This is an on-site role, and will not be remote or hybrid, at any time.

What We Offer

• Work in a team-oriented environment where collaboration is a priority.
• Achieve your professional goals without sacrificing the balance between work and life.
• A comprehensive benefits package with options to choose what works best for you and your family.

About the Role

As a Transportation Manager with Pavestone LLC, you are responsible for:

• Oversight of the Transportation Operations Personnel
• Setting up Loads to be Delivered to our Customers Utilizing Internal & External Fleet
• Maintaining a Base of Carriers while Negotiating Delivery Rates
• Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures
• Utilize TMS system (After Being Trained)
• Working with Plant & Sales to Ensure Timely Deliveries
• Coordinating Routing with Drivers, Outside Carriers, and/or A Dispatcher
• Ensuring On-Time Freight Delivery
• Troubleshooting Any Problems (as they occur)
• Hiring and Development of Drivers
• Adhering to DOT Safety Regulations and Maintaining all DOT & OSHA Requirements
• Conducting and Leading Weekly / Monthly Safety Meetings with the Drivers

About You

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Use Microsoft Office Products Fluently
• Generate and Document Reports that Explain our Trucking Operations Accurately
• Use their Working Knowledge of Electronic Time Logs, GPS, and TMS Systems
• Be an Example of Great Customer Service for their Team

Ready to apply?

Submit resume through this posting!

Your offer may be contingent upon passing a drug test and physical exam for this role.