Terminal Operations Leader - Trucking & Safety

Jusczak-Trucking-LL; Kings Oaks (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life, dental and vision premiums paid

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

HSA

Financial planning resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jusczak Trucking, a family-owned company since 1974, is seeking a Location Manager to oversee daily terminal operations, support drivers, and ensure safe, efficient service for our customers.

This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for managing local operations, promoting safety and compliance, coordinating equipment and freight movement, and serving as the primary point of contact for drivers and customers at the location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in transportation, trucking, logistics, or fleet operations.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• CDL Class A preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regs, hours-of-service, driver qualification requirements, and safety practices.
• Experience with flatbed, step-deck, RGN, or specialized freight operations preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable freight movement.
• Lead, support, and mentor drivers while promoting a positive team culture.
• Coordinate load planning, equipment utilization, and freight schedules.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatch, customers, and leadership to ensure smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
• Assist with driver onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure accurate completion of required documentation, logs, and reports.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Dispatch software

Fleet management

Transportation software

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Fleet management software

Job description

Jusczak Trucking, a family-owned company since 1974, is seeking a Location Manager to oversee daily terminal operations, support drivers, and ensure safe, efficient service for our customers.

This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for managing local operations, promoting safety and compliance, coordinating equipment and freight movement, and serving as the primary point of contact for drivers and customers at the location.