Strategic Transportation Leader | Fleet & Logistics

Oldcastle APG; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, part of CRH, seeks a Transportation Manager to lead day-to-day transportation operations across our locations and customers. You will oversee a private fleet and hired carriers, drive improvements in service, safety, and cost, and coordinate with multiple business units to deliver best-in-class transportation services.

The role is onsite in Morristown, TN, requiring strong leadership, planning, and regulatory compliance skills, with a focus on performance, safety, and

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year degree in business or related field
• 5+ years' experience in transportation field; experience with transportation management software
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong Excel and Tableau skills
• Good verbal & written communications skills
• Ability to communicate with customers and drivers in a courteous, professional manner

Responsibilities

• Strategic logistical planning for all locations
• Manage a team of logistics coordinators, fleet managers, and CDL drivers
• Ensure DOT regulatory compliance for fleet and staff
• Hiring, performance management, coaching, and discipline for transportation team
• Monitor service performance (On-Time Delivery)
• Ensure compliance with DOT and company policies
• Maintain driver qualification files and conduct road tests
• Audit driver logs for hours-of-service compliance
• Oversee scheduling to ensure DOT hours compliance
• Coordinate insurance claims involving company drivers/vehicles
• Provide capex recommendations for vehicle purchases
• Oversee maintenance program for company vehicles
• Review vendors to reduce costs and improve fleet efficiency
• Work with sites to enhance transportation productivity
• Recruit and negotiate rates with core carriers
• Monitor carrier responsiveness and adherence to budgets/agreements
• Implement transportation policies and regulatory updates
• Provide KPI reports to management
• Handle other duties as needed
• Handle other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Oldcastle APG, part of CRH, seeks a Transportation Manager to lead day-to-day transportation operations across our locations and customers. You will oversee a private fleet and hired carriers, drive improvements in service, safety, and cost, and coordinate with multiple business units to deliver best-in-class transportation services.

The role is onsite in Morristown, TN, requiring strong leadership, planning, and regulatory compliance skills, with a focus on performance, safety, and