Night Transportation Operations Manager

Werner Enterprises Inc; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision plans

401(k) plan

stock purchase plan

paid time off

life insurance

disability plans

other optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. seeks a driver-relations professional to build and maintain strong driver relationships, addressing home time, payroll, equipment issues, and safety concerns.

You will work with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize loads and communicate with multiple internal teams to support operations. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent fleet management/transportation experience, plus 6–12 months of supervisory exposure and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics or 2–3 years fleet management/transportation experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships and meet driver needs (home time, payroll, equipment issues, etc.).
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight, miles, and stops.
• Interface with billing, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors to support driver operations.
• Fill and maintain a full board of drivers in collaboration with managers; ensure timely attendance.

Skills

Fleet management experience

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Computer terminals

Satellite communications

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics)

Tools

None

Job description

Werner Enterprises, Inc. seeks a driver-relations professional to build and maintain strong driver relationships, addressing home time, payroll, equipment issues, and safety concerns.

You will work with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize loads and communicate with multiple internal teams to support operations. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent fleet management/transportation experience, plus 6–12 months of supervisory exposure and strong