Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Ocala, FL is seeking a Fleet Operations Supervisor to build and maintain driver relationships, optimize loads, and coordinate cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes communication, organization, and hands‑on use of transportation systems to meet service goals.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or transportation/logistics and 6 months to 1 year of supervisory experience, plus comfort with computers and satellite communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics preferred or 2–3 years fleet management experience.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with computer and satellite communications proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships to meet driver needs (home time, payroll, equipment issues, etc.) using our operating systems and driver telematics.
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight, miles, stops, and driver availability.
• Understand and adhere to customer service expectations and initiatives to improve value for the Customer and Werner."
• Interface with departments such as billing, operations, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager or Operations Manager to maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Attend shifts as scheduled by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Transportation management systems

Education

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

Tools

Satellite communications

Computer terminals

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 terminaland 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 %

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.

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