Night Transportation Manager: Fleet & Driver Operations

Werner Enterprises; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a qualified Logistics/ Fleet Manager to build strong driver relationships and coordinate loads with our Dedicated and Associate Logistics teams. The role focuses on aligning driver needs with origin, destination, freight type, miles, and stops while supporting Werner’s service goals.

The position requires a relevant degree and several years of fleet management or supervisory experience, with strong organizational skills and proficiency with terminal and satellite

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 to meet driver needs (home time, payroll, utility, equipment issues, etc.).
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads.
• Understand and adhere to customer service expectations and Werner’s value creation goals.
• Interface with departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager/Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift.

Skills

Fleet management experience

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin/Marketing/Transportation/Logistics

Tools

Computer terminal

Satellite communications system

Job description

Werner Enterprises is seeking a qualified Logistics/ Fleet Manager to build strong driver relationships and coordinate loads with our Dedicated and Associate Logistics teams. The role focuses on aligning driver needs with origin, destination, freight type, miles, and stops while supporting Werner’s service goals.

The position requires a relevant degree and several years of fleet management or supervisory experience, with strong organizational skills and proficiency with terminal and satellite