Live Haul Transportation Lead — 1st Shift & Operations Excellence

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, PA is looking for an experienced Transportation Manager – Live Operations to lead our Live Haul transportation team. You will oversee the daily transportation of live poultry from our farm network to our processing facilities, and you will manage drivers, equipment, scheduling, safety, performance, and continuous improvement to support production.

This hands-on transportation leader role requires 7–10 years in transportation, strong knowledge of scheduling and

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in transportation, logistics, or Live Haul.
• Experience leading teams in a high-volume transportation environment.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and fleet operations.
• Experience with transportation technology and systems (ELDs, TMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily, weekly, and mid-range Live Haul transportation operations.
• Develop transportation schedules that support production and operational needs.
• Manage and coordinate Live Haul drivers, tractors, trailers, forklifts, fan trailers, and other transportation assets.
• Partner closely with plant leadership, farm operations, maintenance, and other departments to stay ahead of operational challenges.
• Adjust schedules and resources to support changing production needs.
• Coordinate with the garage on preventative maintenance, equipment breakdowns, and fleet availability.
• Conduct regular equipment audits focused on safety, compliance, and overall condition.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to safety, driver performance, fleet efficiency, fuel usage, idle time, and driver retention.
• Utilize transportation systems and reporting tools to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of drivers and transportation employees.
• Ensure employees complete required training and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ELDs

TMS

Driver camera systems

Live Haul systems (M-Tech)

Job description

Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, PA is looking for an experienced Transportation Manager – Live Operations to lead our Live Haul transportation team. You will oversee the daily transportation of live poultry from our farm network to our processing facilities, and you will manage drivers, equipment, scheduling, safety, performance, and continuous improvement to support production.

This hands-on transportation leader role requires 7–10 years in transportation, strong knowledge of scheduling and