Tankers Terminal Manager — Fleet Operations & Safety

TransWood, Inc.; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TransWood, Inc. seeks an Experienced Transportation Terminal Manager to lead our St. Gabriel terminal. The role supports safety, efficiency, compliance, and overall terminal performance while overseeing staff, drivers, and fleet activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on transportation leadership experience, strong business judgment, and a commitment to a safe, positive workplace culture. DOT/FMCSA compliance and tanker fleet familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• Experience managing or dispatching a liquid tanker fleet.
• Proven transportation management experience.
• Leadership experience of 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with professional drivers and respond to their operational needs.
• Oversee fleet management: procurement, maintenance, utilization, retirement.
• Ensure DOT regulations and FMCSA safety standards are met.
• Monitor terminal operations for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Plan transportation logistics: scheduling, routing, dispatch.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment, facility, and repair needs.
• Guide performance reviews, training, and development of staff.
• Manage third-party transport providers and contract negotiations.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Transportation management

DOT compliance

Fleet coordination

Team leadership

Driver relations

Operations optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/logistics/supply chain

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Transportation management software

Job description

TransWood, Inc. seeks an Experienced Transportation Terminal Manager to lead our St. Gabriel terminal. The role supports safety, efficiency, compliance, and overall terminal performance while overseeing staff, drivers, and fleet activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on transportation leadership experience, strong business judgment, and a commitment to a safe, positive workplace culture. DOT/FMCSA compliance and tanker fleet familiarity are required.