Transportation Manager

Swift Transportation Company; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with company programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Coverage

Military Leave Benefits

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead a fleet of 10+ drivers and optimize national logistics. This role partners with Operations leadership to drive safety, service, and profitability across a nationwide network.

You will coach drivers, balance competing priorities, and make timely decisions to keep freight moving while ensuring driver home-time and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Operations, Planning, Logistics, Transportation, or Customer Account Management.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a fleet of 10+ drivers.
• Build relationships through daily communication and support.
• Help drivers achieve safety, service, and performance goals.
• Manage equipment utilization to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Ensure driver home-time commitments are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet performance and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor safety metrics and promote a safety-first culture.
• Make real-time decisions that keep freight moving and customers satisfied.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Relationship building

Job description

Transportation Manager

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Salary: $56,000-$60,000 annually

Lead Drivers. Drive Results. Keep America Moving.

At Swift Transportation, every load delivered represents a promise kept. As the nation's largest truckload carrier, we're looking for a Transportation Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving problems, developing people, and making an immediate impact.

If you're energized by coaching others, balancing priorities, and leading a team to success, this could be your next career move.

What You’ll Own

As a Transportation Manager, you'll serve as the primary leader and advocate for a fleet of professional drivers, ensuring they have the support they need to safely and successfully deliver freight across the country.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a fleet of 10+ drivers
• Build strong relationships through daily communication and support
• Help drivers achieve safety, service, and performance goals
• Manage equipment utilization to maximize productivity and profitability
• Ensure driver home-time commitments are met
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet performance and operational efficiencies
• Monitor safety metrics and help create a culture where safety comes first
• Make real-time decisions that keep freight moving and customers satisfied

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy building relationships and developing people
• Are energized by problem-solving and making decisions quickly
• Stay calm and focused under pressure
• Can manage multiple priorities at once
• Have strong communication and organizational skills
• Take ownership and accountability for results

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in Operations, Planning, Logistics, Transportation, or Customer Account Management
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate others
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience balancing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Why Swift?

Career Growth That Moves as Fast as You Do

Our leaders are committed to helping employees build long-term careers. Many of our operations leaders started in frontline positions and advanced through the organization.

Outstanding Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with company programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training
• Wellness Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Coverage
• Military Leave Benefits

Make an Impact Beyond Work

We're proud partners of organizations like Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity, providing opportunities to give back to the communities where we live and work.

Inclusive Culture

Different perspectives make us stronger. At Swift, every team member has a voice, and we’re committed to building an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.