Strategic Transportation Manager - Regional Fleet & Safety

Perdue Farms; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager to lead regional fleet drivers, oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and cost control while ensuring reliable operations across the Farms network.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, analyze delivery costs per mile, and collaborate with Finance and leadership to optimize asset utilization and capital expenditures.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in fleet operations, transportation management, or logistics.
• 3-5 years in a management or supervisory role overseeing private fleets or multi-site distribution.
• Hands-on knowledge of FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Devices, and Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Proven financial acumen with operating budgets and cost-per-mile/cost-per-case metrics.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and telematics or fleet-tracking tools.
• Strong analytical skills for strategic and functional problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to DOT, FMCSA, and company safety mandates.
• Maintain and champion a proactive safety culture.
• Lead safety meetings, driver roundtables, and safety audits across facilities.
• Oversee accident and injury investigations.
• Support corrective action plans with the supervisory team.
• Oversee training programs on animal welfare, humane handling, and biosecurity for live-haul deliveries.
• Manage fleet operations for finished goods, agricultural products, and Farms divisions.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, driver orientation, and performance evaluations.
• Manage tractor and trailer assets and optimize driver-to-truck ratios.
• Travel to regional terminals, plant locations, and operational sites for oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Budget management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

Samsara

TMS

Job description

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager to lead regional fleet drivers, oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and cost control while ensuring reliable operations across the Farms network.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, analyze delivery costs per mile, and collaborate with Finance and leadership to optimize asset utilization and capital expenditures.