Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises Inc; Lebec (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises Inc. is seeking a professional to build and maintain driver relationships, addressing home time, payroll and equipment issues. You will coordinate with logistics managers to optimize loads and interface with billing, safety and operations to support service goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2–3 years of fleet management experience, plus 6–12 months of supervisory experience and strong organizational skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships by understanding driver needs (home time, payroll, equipment issues, etc.).
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads by origin, destination, freight type, miles and stops.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Maintain timely attendance according to the scheduled shift.

Skills

Fleet management experience

Supervisory experience

Strong organizational skills

Computer terminals & satellite systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, 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 %

The expected starting pay range for this position is $59,935.20 - $79,913.60 annualized salary. Offers determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. 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.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.