Transportation Coordinator

Werner Enterprises; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Omaha, NE is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage a large driver fleet, coordinate daytime and off-hours coverage, and ensure safe, on-time service for customers.

The role requires knowledge of transportation operations, strong communication skills, and experience with driver coaching and interdepartmental collaboration. A bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Business Admin is preferred, with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Previous transportation or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of North American geography is required.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and standard office software.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with drivers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support 100–250 professional drivers during night and weekend hours.
• Communicate clearly using Outlook, in-cab messaging, and phone systems.
• Develop efficient plans to ensure safe, on-time service for customers and drivers’ time off.
• Coach drivers on hours of service, routes, pay, swaps, and equipment needs.
• Coordinate with other departments to align on company goals.
• Make cost-effective decisions aligned with company objectives.
• Tackle daily challenges for customers and drivers; ensure prompt shift attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality due to exposure to payroll and medical information.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Conflict management

People management

Geography knowledge

Windows proficiency

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Equivalent experience

Tools

Outlook

In-cab messaging

Phone systems

Job description

Job Summary

If you are someone who is hungry to learn a new industry that has a lot of growth potential - and only work half the year, this may be the right fit for you! This position has a rotating schedule of 7 days on, 7 days off with either a day or night shift, giving you the opportunity to work 26 out of 52 weeks in a year!

The main purpose of this position is the continuous management and support of a fleet of professional drivers during the day, night and weekend operations. The Transportation Coordinator ensures that drivers have the knowledge and skills to safely, efficiently and effectively provide industry leading service to our customers, while building relationships with drivers to promote career growth and longevity.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions listed below represent the duties and responsibilities of the Transportation Coordinator position.

• Continued management and support for 100-250 professional drivers during night and weekend hours.
• Professional verbal and written communication utilizing various technologies (i.e. Outlook, in-cab messaging, phone systems, etc.)
• Enact efficient and creative plans to ensure safe and on time service for customers and for drivers’ prescheduled time off. Coach drivers thru concerns that they may encounter, including but not limited to hours of service, directions, pay and productivity, swaps, permits, lumpers, advances, and equipment needs
• Professional interdepartmental communications to facilitate collaboration on company goals.
• Make cost-effective decisions in line with company goals and expectations.
• Troubleshoot daily challenges for both customers and professional drivers
• Prompt attendance for all scheduled shifts
• Confidentiality is an expectation of this position due to exposure to medical and payroll information

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

The following are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of transportation industry and terminology, usually gained through practical experience and on-the-job training
• Conflict management
• Personnel management
• Knowledge of North American geography
• Proficient in Windows operating systems
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner

Education and experience

• Prefer a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Previous transportation or management experience preferred

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include the following:

• medical, dental and vision plans.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.