Director of Transportation

Culbertson Resources Inc; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Culbertson Resources Inc. is seeking a hands-on Director of Fleet and Transportation to design, implement, and oversee fleet, freight, and compliance programs across multiple entities in Houston.

You will shape transportation strategy, negotiate with carriers, and drive cost-effective, compliant operations. The role requires 8+ years in transportation/fleet management, strong DOT/Hazmat knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 50% initially.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transportation, fleet, or freight operations.
• Experience with LTL and FTL transportation.
• DOT and Hazmat compliance knowledge.
• FMCSA regulations understanding.
• Carrier negotiations and freight rate benchmarking.
• Experience managing transportation budgets and costs.
• Familiarity with GPS tracking and telematics.
• Experience overseeing programs across multiple locations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with program development and process design.
• Willingness to travel ~50% initially, with travel decreasing to ~25% over time.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage fleet, freight, and transportation programs across multiple business entities.
• Oversee LTL and FTL transportation operations for reliability and cost efficiency.
• Lead DOT and Hazmat compliance programs.
• Manage CDL endorsement processes and driver qualifications.
• Negotiate carrier contracts and service agreements to secure competitive pricing and reliable service.
• Benchmark freight rates and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Develop transportation budgets and implement cost-control initiatives.
• Coordinate schedules and allocate fleet resources to meet operations.
• Build relationships with carriers and transportation vendors.
• Oversee GPS tracking and telematics programs to monitor fleet activity.
• Establish standardized transportation processes and performance metrics across entities.
• Travel to company locations to assess operations and implement programs.

Connaissances

Transportation operations

Carrier negotiations

Budget management

GPS tracking / telematics

Compliance management (DOT/Hazmat/FMCS

Multi-location oversight

Travel readiness

Outils

GPS tracking systems

Fleet Telematics software

Description du poste

Step into an entrepreneurial leadership opportunity where you can build, develop, and oversee fleet, freight, and transportation compliance programs for a growing chemical distribution company.

Our client is seeking a hands-on Director of Fleet and Transportation to develop and manage transportation operations across multiple business entities. This individual will play a key role in designing and implementing fleet and freight strategies, establishing compliance programs, managing carrier relationships, and creating processes that support safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with both less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) transportation, DOT and Hazmat compliance, carrier negotiations, and fleet management. This is an opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who enjoys building programs, improving processes, and taking ownership of transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage fleet, freight, and transportation programs across multiple business entities.
• Oversee LTL and FTL transportation operations, ensuring reliable service, efficient scheduling, and cost-effective execution.
• Manage DOT and Hazmat compliance programs, ensuring adherence to applicable FMCSA regulations and transportation requirements.
• Oversee CDL endorsement processes and related driver qualification and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate carrier contracts, transportation rates, and service agreements to secure competitive pricing and reliable service.
• Establish and benchmark freight rates to evaluate transportation costs and identify opportunities for savings.
• Develop and manage transportation budgets, monitor expenses, and implement cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain transportation schedules and coordinate fleet and carrier resources to meet operational needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, transportation vendors, and other service providers.
• Oversee GPS tracking and telematics programs to monitor fleet activity, improve visibility, and support operational efficiency.
• Establish consistent transportation processes, procedures, and performance metrics across multiple entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet utilization, freight costs, compliance, and overall transportation performance.
• Travel to company locations as needed to assess operations, implement programs, and build relationships.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience managing transportation, fleet, or freight operations (8+ years).
• Strong working knowledge of both LTL and FTL transportation.
• Experience managing DOT and Hazmat compliance programs.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and applicable transportation requirements.
• Experience with carrier negotiations, freight rate benchmarking, and vendor management.
• Experience managing transportation budgets, schedules, and operating costs.
• Familiarity with GPS tracking systems and fleet telematics.
• Experience overseeing transportation programs across multiple locations or business entities.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to develop programs, establish processes, and build infrastructure.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% initially, with travel expected to decrease to approximately 25% over time.

Why Work Here?

• Opportunity to build and shape fleet, freight, and compliance programs.
• Significant ownership and visibility across multiple business entities.
• Ability to influence transportation strategy, operational efficiency, and cost management.
• An entrepreneurial environment where initiative, problem-solving, and process development are valued.