Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure customer satisfaction. This role involves maintaining driver relations, optimizing loads, and interfacing with multiple departments to enhance service quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and management skills, along with a relevant degree or experience in fleet management. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the transportation sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plans

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2-3 years of fleet management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and proven management ability required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through effective communication.
• Partner with logistics managers to optimize driver loads and meet KPIs.
• Interface with various departments to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Management Ability

Communication Skills

Fleet Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics

Tools

Computer Terminal

Satellite Communications System

Job description

The Transportation Manager is responsible for day to day Transportation operations, which include

maintaining driver relations and all customer service functions needed to ensure customer

satisfaction. The operational functions include revenue generation (headhaul / backhaul), safety, equipment maintenance monitoring, and driver payroll. This must be accomplished in conjunction with meeting the key performance indicators (KPI’s) established by the Dedicated Logistics Manager, Operations Manager and our Customer.

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.

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 with a company match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

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