Driver Relations & Logistics Manager

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Transportation Manager to build and maintain driver relationships and optimize loads across freight types. You will work with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers, interface with multiple departments, and ensure on-time performance while upholding Werner's service standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or 2–3 years of fleet management experience, 6–12 months supervisory experience, and strong organizational skills with

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics) and/or two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience in the truckload industry preferred.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, proven management ability, and skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs across home time, payroll, and equipment issues.
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads by origin, destination, freight type, miles, and stops.
• Understand and adhere to customer dynamics and Werner service goals to improve value for the Customer.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and/or the Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned; maintain timely attendance per schedule.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Satellite communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics

Tools

TMS software

Satellite communications system

Job description

Werner Enterprises in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Transportation Manager to build and maintain driver relationships and optimize loads across freight types. You will work with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers, interface with multiple departments, and ensure on-time performance while upholding Werner's service standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or 2–3 years of fleet management experience, 6–12 months supervisory experience, and strong organizational skills with