Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises Inc; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

stock purchase plan

paid time off

life insurance

disability plans

other optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a fleet coordination professional to build strong driver relationships and support load optimization. You will collaborate with dedicated and logistics managers to align loads with driver availability while interfacing with numerous internal departments to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of fleet management experience, plus supervisory exposure and robust organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years fleet management/ transportation experience preferred.
• Six months to 1 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 loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops and directions.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager/Operations Manager to maintain a full board of drivers.
• Attend shifts timely and regularly as scheduled by supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management ability

Computer terminal operations

Satellite communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business Admin/Marketing/Transportation/Logistics)

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 %

Benefits

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.

• medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• life insurance
• disability plans
• other optional supplemental coverage

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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Company Overview

Werner Enterprises delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, nearly 14,000 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. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.