Terminal Manager

Hub Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hub Group is seeking a Terminal Manager to lead safe operations while delivering high service and managing cost per performance at the Sacramento terminal. You will oversee a team of company drivers and/or owner-operators and terminal staff in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Director, Region Operations.

Responsibilities include developing annual business plans, monitoring cost, service and safety, maintaining DOT compliance, and coaching staff to build a high‑performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 5–7 years of transportation management experience with terminal operations knowledge.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, safety regulations, and maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and lead multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead all terminal functions focusing on productivity, service, safety, and costs.
• Create and implement annual terminal business plans and strategies.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews of key accountability areas.
• Develop and deliver strategies to improve service and manage expenses and budgets.
• Support customer relationships while ensuring safety and quality measures.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
• Enforce company policies, DOT rules, and compliance.
• Lead special projects and team development through coaching and PDPs.
• Perform semiannual employee performance appraisals.
• Foster a high-performance culture and teamwork.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Transportation Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business

Tools

Transportation Software

MS Office

Job description

The Terminal Manager is responsible for leading safe operations while delivering high service/quality and overall cost per performance of the terminal. The Terminal Manager will interact with all levels of company personnel to collaboratively develop opportunities to reduce freight cost. This position is responsible to lead a team of Company Drivers and/or Owner Operators as well as terminal staff, in a fast‑paced environment. This position reports to the Director, Region Operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage, direct, and lead all functions within a terminal. Primary areas of accountability include: productivity, service, safety, CSA performance, loaded mile ratio, driver retention, working driver percentage, cost per dray management, and asset management.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of an annual yearly business plan for the Terminal, along with Terminal strategies.
• Conduct monthly results reviews of all key accountability areas.
• Develop and deliver internal and external strategies to provide superior service to customers. Implement, analyze and monitor to ensure service goals, expenses, and budgets.
• Support customer relationships when required and ensure that safety, service, and quality measures are implemented, audited, and monitored for corrections.
• Ensure that a safe working environment is provided for all employees and owner‑operator contractors.
• Enforce understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures, Code of Conduct, and federal and state Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Create an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values the contributions of all employees and owner‑operator contractors to support a high‑performance culture.
• Lead efforts and special project teams as needed.
• Lead and develop internal staff through the use of individual development plans, goal setting, and monthly results reviews. Provide on‑the‑spot coaching when needed.
• Conduct semiannual performance appraisals with office staff.
• Lead the terminal by demonstrating a can‑do attitude with a will‑do work ethic and a strong sense of self‑initiative.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience, with a Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in transportation management with a thorough, demonstrated understanding of terminal operations.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and laws, federal safety regulations, and maintenance requirements preferred.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, direct, and lead multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Knowledge of Transportation Software is a plus.

Job Type: Full‑time

Schedule: 10‑hour shift

Relocation Requirement: Mesquite, TX (must relocate before starting work)

Work Location: In person