Transportation & Fleet Operations Manager

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. seeks a Transportation Manager II to oversee direct driver management, ensure safe, timely freight movement, and maintain high customer service standards.

You will supervise shifts across day, night, and weekends, ensuring DOT compliance and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include building driver relationships, training staff, analyzing fleet performance, and coordinating with maintenance and customers to optimize routes and profitability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 2–3 years in transportation/logistics
• Able to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends
• Strong professional communication with internal and external contacts
• Experience in analyzing fleet operations and reporting

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover
• Fill in for absent personnel and support with fleet optimization projects
• Train drivers and staff on internal and third-party systems
• Analyze fleet operations and present KPI and financial analysis to customers
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment
• Handle payroll, counseling, accidents, pay issues, invoicing, and reporting
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive maintenance and repairs
• Resolve service issues, routing, and planning with drivers and customers
• Uphold safety culture and ensure DOT compliance across operations
• Plan loads, routes, and monitor freight for on-time delivery and ETA adjustments

Skills

Strong communication

Customer relationships

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. seeks a Transportation Manager II to oversee direct driver management, ensure safe, timely freight movement, and maintain high customer service standards.

You will supervise shifts across day, night, and weekends, ensuring DOT compliance and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include building driver relationships, training staff, analyzing fleet performance, and coordinating with maintenance and customers to optimize routes and profitability.