Transportation Manager

North American Transportation Management Institute; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Transportation Management Institute is seeking a Transportation Manager in Miami to ensure safe, efficient, and timely product delivery. The role involves planning, monitoring driver performance, equipment condition, and business volume while controlling expenses in a dynamic environment.

The position requires 4–8 years in transportation management, strong computer skills, and knowledge of DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of transportation management experience.
• Strong computer experience and routing platforms.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Union experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor driver performance using available technology and controls.
• Maintain records of driver pay, equipment maintenance, and performance.
• Ensure DOT compliance by reviewing logs and paperwork.
• Ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns of equipment.
• Order parts and equipment for driver performance needs.
• Review routing for optimal efficiency and cost control.
• Hire, train, direct and discipline transportation personnel.
• Plan and schedule work assignments for transportation staff.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and verify vendor invoices.
• Monitor trip records, fuel reports and mileage.

Skills

Transportation management

DOT regulations

Union experience

Computer proficiency & routing systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Routing platforms

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• A high school diploma/GED

Experience

• 4 - 8 years of transportation experience within a management level
• Strong computer experience and routing platforms
• Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Knowledge of union experience preferred

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition, and business volume while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Closely monitor driver performance via the use of available technology and other control features
• Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance, and equipment performance
• Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdown
• Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities
• Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency
• Hire, train, direct and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets
• Plan and schedule the assignment of work for transportation personnel
• Process bi-weekly payroll
• Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P vouchers
• Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel costs, and fuel economy
• Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes
• Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation
• Assure safety awareness and compliance practices are adhered to in the department and distribution center
• Direct and coordinate all driver observations relative to safe operations, the performance of PWM and accurate delivery procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

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