Transportation Manager

Coastal Elite Pro; Candor (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee full-service trucking and dedicated fleet activities across the Southeast United States. You will drive route planning, optimize operations, and ensure compliant, efficient daily transportation execution.

The role demands strong leadership, cross-team collaboration, and a proven track record in supply chain optimization within logistics and fleet operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to optimize routing and scheduling for efficiency.
• Experience in overseeing logistics operations and fleet activities.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills in a transportation context.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams to meet service levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation operations across the Southeast United States.
• Lead route planning and operational strategy to support cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with transportation laws and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor execution and drive continuous improvements in the supply chain.
• Provide strategic oversight for dedicated fleet and related activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support service levels and outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Routing optimization

Logistics operations

Leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Role Summary

Oversee transportation operations across the Southeast United States for full-service trucking and dedicated fleet services. Optimize route planning, improve supply chain efficiency, and ensure safe, compliant execution of daily transportation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize regional transportation operations to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Lead route planning and operational strategy to support cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation laws and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor operational execution and drive continuous improvements across the supply chain.
• Provide strategic oversight for dedicated fleet and related transportation activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support service levels and operational outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, compliance requirements, and logistics operations.
• Proven ability to optimize routing, planning, and transportation processes.
• Excellent operational leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain efficiency and fleet operations.