Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises Inc; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Fleet Management Supervisor to build and maintain driver relationships and optimize loads using our systems and telematics.

The role collaborates with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to align with customer expectations and service levels. You will interface with billing, safety, payroll, and maintenance teams while ensuring a full driver board and adherence to shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2–3 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs using our systems and communications channels.
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, and stops.
• Interface with departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance and external vendors; ensure a full board of drivers.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

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 %

Benefits

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.

• medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• life insurance
• disability plans
• 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.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (“Werner”) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With Werner 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. In January 2026, Werner acquired FirstEnterprises, Inc. (“FirstFleet”), which generated more than $600 million in unaudited 2025 revenues. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.