Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a transportation/fleet management professional to build driver relationships and optimize loads. You will collaborate with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and other departments to ensure smooth operations and meet customer expectations.

The role requires a relevant degree or experience in fleet management, supervisory experience, and strong organization. Benefits include comprehensive plans and 401(k) options, with emphasis on reliability and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics preferred.
• 2–3 years of fleet management or transportation experience in truckload industry preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and proven management ability; experience with computer terminals and satellite communications is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships to meet needs like home time, payroll, and equipment issues.
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops, and directions.
• Understand and align with customer dynamics and Werner's service expectations to improve value.
• Interface with departments such as billing, safety, payroll, fuel, and external vendors.
• Collaborate with Managers to maintain a full board of drivers and perform related duties as assigned.

Education

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

2-3 years of fleet management or transportation experience

6 months to 1 year supervisory experience

Strong organizational skills and management ability

Tools

Computer terminal operations

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.