Regional Transportation Manager

Del Monte Fresh Produce Company Na Inc; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life & disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

24/7 Telemedicine & EAP

Optional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Jessup, MD is seeking a Regional Transportation Manager to oversee the trucking fleet at distribution centers, ensuring on-time delivery, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead drivers, dispatchers, and logistics staff, manage vendor relations, supervise DOT/HOS rules, and optimize cost-efficient operations across DCs. Travel ~25% is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of transportation management experience.
• Strong knowledge of DOT rules and Hours of Service (HOS).
• Experience managing a fleet, drivers, dispatchers and related staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily distribution to ensure on-time delivery and high service levels.
• Lead and develop drivers, lead drivers and dispatchers to meet targets.
• Manage Tractor/Trailer Fleet across DCs and ensure fleet safety and compliance.
• Maintain vendor relations to optimize service quality and cost.
• Monitor and improve P&L performance for the fleet per DC.
• Perform quarterly visits to Distribution Centers and Sales offices.

Skills

Transportation management

Communication skills

DOT regulations

Supply chain management

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Leadership

Education

4 year college degree in Transportation/Logistics

Tools

McLeod TMS

Job description

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Regional Transportation Manager

US Tricont Philadelphia P Full Time Baltimore FC, Jessup, MD, US

Benefits We Offer Include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

This position will be responsible for overseeing the Trucking Fleet for Del Monte Fresh Produce Distribution Centers. In this role, will also be directly responsible for the daily operations of the Fleet, with the objective of providing the highest level of customer service and on-time performance, in a safe, legal, and fiscally responsible manner.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for daily distribution of products to the customer, with the highest level of service and on-timeperformance.
• Maintain and improve an established team of Drivers, Lead Drivers, and Dispatchers to achieve target goals and objectives.
• ManageTractor/TrailerFleet for eachFacility/Distribution Center(DC), whilemaintainingcommunication withlocationGeneral Manager and staff,to achieve common goals.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with safety performance and Department of Transportation (DOT), required rules and regulations for Drivers and equipment.
• Manage Profit and Loss performance for the fleet per DC/Facilityassigned.
• Maintain and improve established vendor relations to achieve the highest level of service, and performance, at the lowest cost possible.
• Conduct quarterly visits to each Distribution Center and Sales offices in assignedregions.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years of transportation management.
• Union experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Department ofTransportation (DOT)rules and regulations,as relatedtoFleetOperations,DriverQualifications,Hours ofService (HOS), CSA 2010, etc.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of supply chain management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems with McLeod is a plus.
• Must be able to travel approximately 25%.

Preferred:

• 4 year College Degree in Transportation/Logistics (or related business field), and/or a combination of specialized training, and/or equivalent work experience.
  

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. **

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.
We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.