Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is hiring for a Fleet Management/Driver Relations role in Texas. The position focuses on building strong driver relationships, understanding driver needs including home time and payroll, and collaborating with logistics managers to optimize loads and operations.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent fleet/transportation experience, plus supervisory exposure. It emphasizes organizational skills and proficiency with satellite communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics, or 2–3 years of fleet management/transportation experience.
• 6–12 months of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to use a computer terminal and satellite communications system.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships to meet driver needs (home time, payroll, equipment issues, etc.).
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads.
• Understand and meet customer dynamics and service expectations to improve value for Customer and Werner.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work with Dedicated Logistics Manager/Operations Manager to maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Computer and satellite communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or Marketing or Transportation/Logistics

Tools

Satellite communications system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs. These needs include, but are not limited to home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, equipment issues, etc. This is done using our operating systems, customer operating systems, driver telematics communications, face to face communication and phone/text communication.
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, etc. with driver needs and availability.
• Understand and adhere to our customer’s dynamics service expectations, goals, and initiatives as they relate to improving value for the Customer and Werner.
• Interface with various departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work closely with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and/or the Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics) and/or two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience in the truckload industry preferred.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, proven management ability, and skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system required.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, communicate in person. 75-100%
• Standing and walking. 0-24 %
• Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 0-24 %
• Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 50-74 %
• Lift in excess of 10 pounds. 0-24 %

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.