Transportation & Fleet Operations Leader

CRH; Egg Harbor City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / retirement savings program

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

CRH is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead and optimize transportation operations across private fleet and third‑party carriers, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of goods while delivering high levels of service to customers and internal stakeholders.

This onsite role is based in Egg Harbor City, NJ, and requires coordinating fleet, dispatch, carrier relationships, planning, driver performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, fleet management, or dispatch operations experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing transportation teams.
• Experience managing both private fleet operations and third-party transportation providers.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Experience with TMS, routing software, telematics, and transportation analytics.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily transportation activities for both company-owned fleet assets and third-party transportation providers.
• Manage dispatch operations to ensure efficient route planning, load optimization, and on-time deliveries.
• Monitor transportation performance, capacity utilization, and service levels across all modes and carriers.
• Develop transportation strategies that support business growth, customer requirements, and cost objectives.
• Ensure seamless coordination between warehouse, customer service, planning, and transportation teams.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of company-owned trucks, trailers, and transportation equipment.
• Manage fleet utilization, routing efficiency, preventive maintenance schedules, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Monitor driver performance, safety metrics, fuel consumption, and equipment productivity.
• Implement programs to improve fleet reliability, equipment uptime, and transportation efficiency.
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and transportation service providers.
• Source and negotiate transportation rates, contracts, and service agreements.
• Monitor carrier performance through KPIs including on-time delivery, claims, cost, and service quality.
• Develop contingency plans to address capacity constraints and transportation disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain transportation records, permits, licenses, and regulatory documentation.
• Lead driver safety programs and transportation compliance initiatives.
• Investigate transportation incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and manage transportation operating budgets.
• Analyze transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Track freight spend, fleet expenses, maintenance costs, fuel costs, and carrier performance.
• Support annual budgeting and transportation forecasting activities.
• Lead and develop transportation supervisors, dispatchers, drivers, and administrative support.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for transportation personnel.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and employee development.
• Foster a culture of safety, customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize TMS, telematics, routing software, and performance analytics to drive improvements.
• Lead projects related to network optimization, fleet expansion, technology implementation, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Transportation / Business Administration

Tools

TMS

Routing software

Telematics

Transportation analytics

Job description

CRH is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead and optimize transportation operations across private fleet and third‑party carriers, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of goods while delivering high levels of service to customers and internal stakeholders.

This onsite role is based in Egg Harbor City, NJ, and requires coordinating fleet, dispatch, carrier relationships, planning, driver performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.