Transportation & Fleet Operations Manager II

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Enfield (CT); 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

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Enfield, CT is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement.

You will handle load planning, routing, and fleet operations while ensuring DOT compliance and high customer service standards. The role requires flexibility across day, night, and weekend shifts, with experience in transportation/logistics and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of transportation/logistics experience or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.
• Strong professional communication skills and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and support special projects to optimize fleet operations.
• Train and orient drivers and staff, including internal and customer systems.
• Analyze fleet operations and profitability; present reporting and financial analysis to customers.
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment in market.
• Perform payroll, counseling, incident reviews, invoicing, and prepare operations/financial reports.
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive maintenance and safety repairs.

Skills

Professional communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

GED

High School

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Enfield, CT is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement.

You will handle load planning, routing, and fleet operations while ensuring DOT compliance and high customer service standards. The role requires flexibility across day, night, and weekend shifts, with experience in transportation/logistics and strong communication skills.