Assistant Manager, Transportation

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Emergency child and elder care

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Houston, TX is looking for an Assistant Transportation Manager to help ensure the efficient and economical delivery of products to restaurants, schools and healthcare facilities.

You will lead driver meetings, mentor staff, assist in hiring and training, balance routes, manage dispatch, ensure DOT/OSHA compliance, and cover routes during vacations. A Class A CDL and experience in transportation are preferred. This role offers strong growth as part of a values-driven team.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of transportation experience and/or equivalent education.
• Class A CDL with CDL-T preferred; DOT/OSHA knowledge required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English; pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead driver meetings, mentoring, and training; coach for safety and efficiency.
• Oversee route balancing, dispatch, and backhaul scheduling.
• Ensure DOT, Federal, State, and local regulations compliance; coverage during vacations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Route planning

Dispatch procedures

DOT/OSHA knowledge

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DOT Clearinghouse

Dispatch software

Smith System

Job description

## Assistant Manager, TransportationApplylocations: Houston, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 23, 2026 (30 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-54823Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...**Assistant Transportation Manager****Location:** **11303 Antione Dr | Houston, TX 77066**Gordon Food Service delivers daily to restaurants, healthcare operations, and schools so our customers depend on us- and we depend on our transportation team for excellence! Join our team as an Assistant Transportation Manager and help ensure the efficient and economical delivery of Gordon Food Service products**As an Assistant Transportation Manager, no two days are the same, but typically you'll be involved in the following:*** **Leadership** - driver meetings, mentoring, motivating, ride-along/coaching trips, and training* **Team Management** - participation in interviewing, hiring, training, performance assessments, and recognition* **Operational Management** - route balancing, dispatch, equipment assignments, backhaul scheduling* **Regulatory Oversight** - DOT, Federal, State, and Local regulations* **Route Coverage** - during vacations and absences**Total Rewards at GFS*** Affordable benefits plans start on day one!* Weekly pay* Wellness reimbursement* Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match* Emergency child and elder care* 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!**Does this look like you?*** At least 21 years of age* High school diploma or GED equivalent* Class A Commercial Drivers License* CDL-T certification preferred* Two to three years of previous transportation experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience* Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards* Successfully passing a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check* Must have knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Smith System (Keys to Safe Driving), and dispatch procedures* Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions)* Note - effective, Jan. 6th, 2020, you must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us. If you have not registered through the Clearinghouse, click here to registerGordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply### ## BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.