Transportation Manager

Southern Diversified Distributors, Inc; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Diversified Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager for their Braselton, GA terminal. In this role, you'll lead DOT operations for a team of CDL A drivers and dispatchers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maximizing efficiency in multi-state operations. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to handle after-hours issues.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of dispatch or fleet management experience required.
• Proven supervisory experience leading professional drivers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily dispatch of 20+ drivers across a multi-state region.
• Ensure full DOT/FMCSA compliance on hours of service and safety.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new drivers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Samsara

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Position Summary

TranSouth Logistics is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager responsible for leading the DOT operations including CDL A drivers, dispatchers and transportation support staff based in the Braselton GA Terminal. While adhering to all federal, state, and local authorities in terms of compliance, safety, and maintenance requirements, you will manage the daily dispatch of 20+ drivers over a multi-state region. Ensure accurate and timely delivery while maintaining targeted service levels. Coordinate closely with the Safety & Compliance Manager. This is a hands-on, people focused role that occasionally requires taking driver calls after hours. Reports to the VP of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Driver Operations & Dispatch

• Working with Dispatcher, create and communicate daily route assignments and load details
• Ensure daily plan maximizes assets including driver time and truck capacity while maintaining efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Track on-time performance, hours of service, and safety metrics via telematics
• Serve as first point of contact for driver questions or emergencies, including after hours
• Maintain regular communication with customers on any service issues and ensure corrective action and follow-up
• Assist in leading our backhaul program by maximizing all backhaul lane opportunities, hitting backhaul goals and budgets, and ensuring all backhauls are picked up, transferred, and delivered on time.
  
  
  

Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure all equipment is up to date in terms of preventative maintenance, required inspections
• Manage repair and service provider relationships ensuring equipment availability and sourcing replacement equipment when required
  
  
  

Data Entry & Reporting

• Ensure accurate reporting of all daily metrics including, stops, miles, weight, and hours
• Distribute daily and weekly operational summaries to senior leadership
• Manage PTO requests while ensuring reporting to payroll for accurate tracking
  
  
  

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure full DOT/FMCSA compliance on hours of service, drug/alcohol testing, driver qualification files, and corrective action in coordination with Safety Manager.
• Schedule and track all required safety and refresher training and medical renewals
• Conduct accident investigations when required
  
  
  

Talent Management

• Recruit, interview, and onboard new drivers in coordination with HR
• Ensure all new hires are fully trained in terms of job requirements, expectations, and performance
• Write and conduct performance reviews and manage any performance issues
• Coach, document, and, when necessary, administer disciplinary actions or terminations
• Manage PTO, leave requests, and attendance records
• Securing temporary personnel as needed, reporting hours, and ensuring accurate billing
• Administer and implement Driver Performance Pay Program
  
  
  

Process Improvement

• Continuous improvement of daytime routes to maximize delivery efficiencies
• Identify ways to simplify data entry and streamline communication with drivers
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field
• 5-7 years of dispatch or fleet management experience, preferably in LTL/FTL or dedicated account trucking
• Familiarity with Samsara or another telematics platform
• Solid knowledge of DOT hours of service, driver qualification, and safety rules
• Proven supervisory experience leading professional drivers
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, basic data validation, pivot tables)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable handling off hours calls
• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus but not required)
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multistate routes
• Working knowledge of pivot tables and/or power query
• Lean / Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement training
• Master's/MBA
  
  
  

Work Schedule & Environment

• Core hours: Monday–Friday, ~8 AM–5 PM, with flexibility for early dispatches or late deliveries
• On call expectation for after-hours driver issues
• Primarily office based in Braselton with the option to work from home on occasion
• Occasional ride-alongs and terminal visits as needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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