Fleet Operations Manager - Driver Safety & On-Time Delivery

J.b.-Hun; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Transportation Manager II to lead driver supervision and optimize fleet operations for safe, on-time freight movement. The role requires coordinating scheduling, compliance, and customer service to ensure profitability and high service levels.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in transportation/logistics, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with flexibility to work varied shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–3 years in transportation/logistics.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to analyze data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver supervision and ensure safe, on-time freight movement.
• Coordinate fuel, maintenance, and route planning to optimize profitability.
• Handle payroll, driver coaching, and incident reviews; resolve issues.
• Generate customer-specific reports and KPIs; present findings.
• Maintain safety culture and enforce DOT compliance and company policies.
• Assign loads, plan routes, and monitor ETA adjustments.

Skills

Professional communication

Relationship building

Customer relations

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Accountability

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's in Transportation Logistics

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Transportation Manager II to lead driver supervision and optimize fleet operations for safe, on-time freight movement. The role requires coordinating scheduling, compliance, and customer service to ensure profitability and high service levels.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in transportation/logistics, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with flexibility to work varied shifts as needed.