Transportation & Fleet Operations Manager

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Cambridge, OH is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement. You will oversee shift coverage, coordinate loads, and maintain DOT compliance across operations.

The role requires strong communication, fleet analysis, and the ability to work day, night, or weekend shifts as needed to meet customer needs. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel to accounts as needed
• Experience working in transportation/logistics operations and driver management

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability
• Utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third-party systems
• Conduct analysis of fleet operations and profitability and make recommendations for continuous improvement, determine and measure KPIs, and create customer reporting and financial analysis
• Manage inventory, assets, customer pools, and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in market
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and/or creating reports
• Manage yard including equipment checks, repairs, and coordinating with maintenance for routine and safety-related issues
• Work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing, and on-call situations
• Maintain the Company's safety culture with driver safety messages, trainings, and compliance with DOT and company safety requirements
• Assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to meet customer requirements and adjust ETAs as needed

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Decision making

Multitasking

Stress management

Travel to accounts

Education

Business Administration/Management

Supply Chain Management

Transportation Logistics

GED

High School

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Cambridge, OH is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement. You will oversee shift coverage, coordinate loads, and maintain DOT compliance across operations.

The role requires strong communication, fleet analysis, and the ability to work day, night, or weekend shifts as needed to meet customer needs. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.