Class B Licensed Transportation Director

TransForce; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

TransForce is seeking a Transportation Director to oversee and improve daily transportation operations in Kansas City. This role directs transportation staff, develops operational policies, and ensures reliable service across the transportation network.

Pay ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 per year, DOE. Schedule is Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday on-call, and a split shift in Central Time. Health, vision, life and disability insurance, plus PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of logistics experience.
• 4+ years of managerial experience preferred.
• CDL Class B with endorsements preferred (P & S).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the hiring, assignment, training, and performance management of transportation staff.
• Provide ongoing direction and professional development to team members.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for transportation-related calls and concerns.
• Investigate incidents and complaints and work toward appropriate resolutions.
• Communicate with drivers, staff, and other stakeholders to address transportation issues and maintain effective daily operations.
• Prioritize routes and deadlines while supporting reliable transportation coverage.
• Evaluate, establish, and balance assigned routes for efficient staffing and service.
• Develop, implement, and maintain transportation policies focused on safety and reliability.
• Manage multiple priorities and support operational demands through problem-solving.

Skills

Logistics experience

Managerial experience

CDL Class B

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Director - Class B - Local - $75,000-$80,000/Year, DOE

About the Position

Our client is seeking a Transportation Director to oversee and improve daily transportation operations in Kansas City. This role directs transportation staff, develops operational policies and procedures, supports safety and efficiency initiatives, and ensures reliable service across the transportation network.

• Pay: $75,000-$80,000 per year, depending on experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday on-call responsibilities
• Split shift: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Central Time

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the hiring, assignment, training, and performance management of transportation staff.
• Provide ongoing direction, support, and professional development to team members.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for transportation-related calls and concerns.
• Investigate incidents and complaints and work toward appropriate resolutions.
• Communicate with drivers, staff, and other stakeholders to address transportation issues and maintain effective daily operations.
• Prioritize routes and deadlines while supporting reliable transportation coverage.
• Evaluate, establish, and balance assigned routes to promote efficient staffing and service.
• Develop, implement, and maintain transportation policies and procedures focused on safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Manage multiple priorities and support operational demands through critical thinking and innovative problem-solving.
• Perform other related transportation management responsibilities as needed.
• 2+ years of recent, relevant, and verifiable logistics experience. 4+ years of managerial experience is preferred.
• Preferred: Class B CDL with P and S endorsements.
• Strong organizational, planning, implementation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Detail-oriented, results-focused approach with strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software.
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off

About TransForce

We are the nation's leading transportation staffing company and our drivers are respected professionals; safe, reliable, and profitable. Join TransForce and see why our 3,500 drivers are proud to be on the TransForce team.

We offer steady pay, benefits, and good equipment. In addition you'll enjoy assignment flexibility that you won't find anywhere else. With TransForce you have the unique ability to consider a change in assignment rather than a change in employment if situations change.