Night Transportation Operations Lead

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plan

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a transportation/logistics professional to build and maintain strong driver relationships and optimize loads in a fast-paced environment in Texas.

You will collaborate with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to align driver capacity with customer needs and freight patterns. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent fleet management experience, plus supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics or 2–3 years fleet management/transportation experience preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and computer/satellite communications skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs. This includes home time, payroll, utilities, equipment issues, and more.
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops, and driver availability.
• Understand and adhere to customer dynamics and service expectations to improve value for the Customer and Werner.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and/or Operations Manager to maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Attend shifts as scheduled and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Management ability

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Satellite communications system

Computer terminal

Job description

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a transportation/logistics professional to build and maintain strong driver relationships and optimize loads in a fast-paced environment in Texas.

You will collaborate with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to align driver capacity with customer needs and freight patterns. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent fleet management experience, plus supervisory exposure.