LTL Operations Lead — Dock & Driver Team Oversight

Central Transport; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Manager to oversee a designated section of the terminal dock. You will supervise unloading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight, and manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.

Ideal candidates bring prior management and dock experience in LTL trucking, strong leadership, and a passion for safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in transportation operations.
• Strong knowledge of the LTL trucking industry and dock processes.
• Prior management, dispatch, and dock experience required.
• Ability to hire, coach, and mentor employees; lead with excellence.
• Willing to work up to 50 hours per week and any shift.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for a designated terminal dock area.
• Unloading, forklift traffic management, and proper palletized freight handling.
• Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to production schedules.
• Use independent judgement to build loads based on labor and freight levels.
• Monitor hours, overtime, and ensure safety and DOT/OSHA compliance.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

LTL trucking knowledge

Dispatch experience

Dock experience

Customer service excellence

Technology aptitude

Multi-tasking

Strong communication skills

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Central Transport LLC is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Manager to oversee a designated section of the terminal dock. You will supervise unloading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight, and manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.

Ideal candidates bring prior management and dock experience in LTL trucking, strong leadership, and a passion for safety and quality.