Transportation Manager Blair

Werner-Enterprises; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a skilled logistics professional to build and maintain driver relationships, optimize driver loads, and collaborate with multiple departments to meet customer and company goals. The role emphasizes strong organization, supervisory capability, and proficiency with fleet systems.

The position requires a degree or relevant experience in transportation/logistics, with preference for those who have managed fleets and supervised teams in a truckload environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics preferred.
• 2–3 years fleet management or transportation experience in truckload industry preferred.
• 6–12 months supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships to meet driver needs (home time, payroll, etc.).
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize loads.
• Interface with billing, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and vendors.
• Fill and maintain a full board of drivers with the Dedicated Logistics Manager/Operations Manager.
• Ensure timely attendance per shift as scheduled by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management experience

Computer terminal proficiency

Satellite communications

Driver relations

Load optimization

Education

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

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Fleet management software

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 REQUIREMENTSSeeing 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.By clicking “Submit” you are expressly consenting to our Privacy Policy (available at https://www.werner.com/privacy-policy/ ) and to Werner Enterprises, Inc., its representatives, and affiliates (“Werner”) contacting you about your inquiry, and that Werner may collect sensitive information about you to consider your employment as explained further in our Privacy Policy. All information collected will be handled and retained as explained in the Privacy Policy.