Transportation Coordinator

Werner Management Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage and support a fleet of drivers with a 7-on/7-off rotation, day or night shifts, enabling growth within the company.

You will guide 100–250 drivers, communicate professionally via Outlook and in‑cab messaging, plan safe, on-time service, and coach drivers while coordinating with teams. A Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Business is preferred; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase and PTO.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Transportation industry knowledge

Conflict management

Personnel management

North American geography

Windows proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

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

• 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

• 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.

This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans.

• medical, digital and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan
• stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• life insurance
• disability plans
• 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.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.