Terminal Manager - Elwood, IL

URS Group; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

Job summary

United Road, the largest finished vehicle logistics company in North America, seeks a Fleet Manager to lead terminal operations in Elwood, IL. You will oversee staffing, safety compliance, budgeting and customer communications, ensuring efficient vehicle flow and profitability across the terminal.

The role requires management experience in transportation, strong leadership, and cost analysis skills. Company benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• College degree with at least 1 year of management experience in transportation preferred, or 3–5 years of transportation leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of DOT & FMCSA regulations; proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Staff terminal to meet workload and staffing goals.
• Direct duties and supervise terminal staff and contractors.
• Analyze operating costs, equipment utilization and revenue to drive efficiency.
• Ensure on-time freight delivery and resolve delivery issues.
• Build positive relationships with customers and vendors; communicate with leadership.
• Oversee safety requirements and regulatory compliance at the terminal.
• Recruit, manage performance, set goals, and coach terminal drivers and staff.
• Report staffing, inventory, budget, revenue, and risk to regional/corporate leadership.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

College degree / transportation leadership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Routing/dispatching systems

Windows-based software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 14703 UR Hammond - Hammond, IN 46320, About United Road

United Road is the largest finished vehicle logistics company in North America. We move new and used vehicles for OEMs, dealerships, auctions, and fleet operators across the continent. We do it through company drivers, owner-operators, and thousands of third-party carriers in our Haully network.

Our pillars are simple: Expertise, Partnership, and being Ever-Present for our customers and carriers. This role lives the Partnership pillar every day.

Fleet Manager

The Fleet Manager will provide leadership and direction to the personnel domiciled at a terminal, including employees and contractors who support, coordinate and deliver a large volume of vehicles each year. This role is accountable for the terminal’s revenue, day-to-day operations, staff management, customer communication and satisfaction, safety and regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance and inventory. The position will work closely with regional and corporate leaders, customers, vendors, professional car haulers, and other internal employees. All functions of this position are critical for the company to maintain a competitive edge and maximize profitability.

Job Duties

• Ensure proper staffing of terminal to fulfill all necessary work
• Direct the duties of the staff and supervision of the terminal
• Operate terminal efficiently by analyzing operating costs, equipment utilization,and revenue
• Ensure the efficient and on-time delivery of freight; effectively solve delivery issues
• Build and maintain positive and profitable customer and vendor relationships
• Respond to emergency situations
• Advocate and maintain a strong commitment to safety; oversee all safety requirements for terminal
• Oversee the recruiting, hiring, performance management, goal setting, disciplining and coaching of all drivers and employees at the terminal
• Gather and disseminate information to regional and corporate leadership as it relates to staffing, inventory, budget, revenue and operational risks
• Establish local procedures to ensure the safety and productivity of all stakeholders
• Ensure all purchasing and accounts payables are handled in accordance with company policy
• Ensure all company equipment meet regularly scheduled PM intervals to help ensure maint costs stay within monthly budget.
• Review all CSA violations and discipline drivers in accordance with standard directives from the Safety Dept and/or Director of Operations
• Actively seek means of growing revenues or increasing operational efficiencies to improve profitability of the terminal and to grow the business in size and scope

Skills Required

• Leadership and negotiation skills
• People management skills
• Process improvement skills

Skills Required

• Process improvement skills
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem solving skills
• Proficient or advanced computer skills; ability to use window based software to enter order information
• Safety-centered, positive work ethic
• Ability to create and maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations
• Ability to evaluate alternatives in order to make the best overall decisions based on KPI metrics, service requirements, economical factors, customer relations, and driver needs
• Ability to assist in creation and adherence to financial budget
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization

Qualifications

• College Degree with at least one (1) year of management experience in the transportation industry preferred, or 3-5 years of transportation leadership experience
• Strong skill base and comfort with technology including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and routing or dispatching systems.
• Knowledge of DOT & FMCSA Regulations

Location: Elwood, IL (this is not a hybrid role)

United Road is proud to offer our full-time employees best-in-class benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to generous retirement savings options and paid time off, we provide a benefits package that goes beyond the basics. We also offer unique perks like a zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan, telehealth, wellness discounts, and employee assistance resources, ensuring that our team is fully supported both at work and in life. These benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while helping employees thrive every day.

Health & Wellness

• BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth
• Delta Dental
• NVA Vision
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life
• Dependent Life
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• New Vehicle Supplier Discounts

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match

Work-Life Balance

• PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)
• 6 Paid Holidays

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