Transportation Manager

W3Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global client is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead a feed mill's truck/trailer shop. You will oversee customer service, driver management, and all truck and trailer operations. The role requires hands-on leadership in a 24/7 environment, heavy dispatching, and compliance with FMCSA/DOT guidelines.

A college degree is preferred and prior trucking experience is recommended. This is a full-time position based in Dallas, TX with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a truck/trailer shop.
• Experience in trucking industry and knowledge of trucking regulations.
• Customer service experience desired.
• Heavy dispatching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Back up to the PM or GM when off-site or on vacation.
• Back up to the office manager for duties: handling customer calls, payroll, data entry, and loading documentation.
• Ensure daily input of all raw material, finished feed, and supplement loads.
• Coordinate driver management and service in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

Truck/Trailer shop management

Customer service

Heavy dispatching

Driver management

Education

College degree

Job description

Our client is looking to add a Transportation Manager to their team. In this role, you will be wholly responsible for a feed mill's truck/trailer shop. This includes customer service, driver management and truck and trailer management. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Background/Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of recent, continuous experience managing a truck/trailer shop is MANDATORY. (Preferably for a manufacturing company.)
• Responsible for customer pickups at the supplier sites in a 24/7 service environment.
• Manage company and contract CDL drivers under FMCSA and DOT guidelines; customer service; driver efficiency, and load factors.
• 5 years of experience in the trucking industry and knowledge of trucking regulations are required.
• Customer service experience and college degree desired.
• Heavy dispatching experience is required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Back up to the PM or GM when off-site or on vacation.
• Back up to the office manager for the following duties as needed:
  • Providing customer service by answering customer calls and responding appropriately
  • Preparing Payroll
  • Data Entry
    • Input all raw material loads on a daily basis.
    • Confirm all finished feed loads on a daily basis.
    • Confirm all supplement loads as they arrive.