Fleet & Transportation Operations Leader

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management, ensure safe and timely freight movement, and maintain DOT compliance.

You will plan routes, monitor loads, and provide strong customer service while supporting a flexible schedule across day, night, and weekend shifts. Responsibilities include mentoring drivers, optimizing fleet operations, payroll and reporting, maintaining safety culture, and coordinating with maintenance and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience
• AND
• the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
• Strong professional communication skills and relationship-building abilities
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel to account and customer locations

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability
• Utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees
• Conduct analysis of fleet operations and profitability and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment in market
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling, and reporting
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure preventive maintenance and safety-related issues are addressed
• Resolve service issues with drivers, customers, and company personnel throughout the day
• Maintain the Company’s safety culture with driver safety messages and trainings
• Assign loads, plan routes, and monitor freight movement to meet customer requirements

Skills

Driver management

Customer relations

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Time management

Travel flexibility

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management, ensure safe and timely freight movement, and maintain DOT compliance.

You will plan routes, monitor loads, and provide strong customer service while supporting a flexible schedule across day, night, and weekend shifts. Responsibilities include mentoring drivers, optimizing fleet operations, payroll and reporting, maintaining safety culture, and coordinating with maintenance and