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. in Naperville, IL is seeking a fleet coordination professional to build driver relationships, optimize loads, and meet service goals. The role requires collaboration with multiple departments to support operations and driver satisfaction.

The ideal candidate may have a Bachelor's degree or 2–3 years in fleet management, with supervisory experience preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years fleet/transportation experience preferred.
• 6–12 months supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to operate corporate systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships to meet home time, payroll, and equipment needs.
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads.
• Align with customer dynamics in service expectations to improve Werner's value.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and vendors.
• Collaborate with managers to maintain a full driver board.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Maintain timely attendance per shift schedule.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Computer terminal

Education

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

Tools

Satellite communications

Computer terminal

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.