Transportation Manager: Driver Leadership & On-Time Freight

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Maternity Leave

Holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Dublin, OH seeks a Transportation Manager to supervise midsize driver teams and ensure safe, on-time freight movement.

You will manage load assignments, coordinate with drivers and customers, and support continuous improvement. This role requires flexibility across day, night, and weekend shifts, strong people skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will also supervise payroll, performance coaching, and reporting while maintaining the company's safety

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED plus 2–3 years in transportation/logistics or related fields.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends when needed.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and accuracy in information processing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and assist with special projects to optimize fleet operations.
• Train and orient drivers and staff; assist with internal and customer systems.
• Analyze fleet operations, measure KPIs, and present reports to customers.
• Manage yard and equipment, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safety compliance.
• Oversee payroll, driver counseling, and issue resolution; prepare financial reports.
• Plan loads, route freight, monitor on-time delivery, and adjust for ETA changes.

Skills

Professional communication

Relationship building

Time management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Logistics

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Dublin, OH seeks a Transportation Manager to supervise midsize driver teams and ensure safe, on-time freight movement.

You will manage load assignments, coordinate with drivers and customers, and support continuous improvement. This role requires flexibility across day, night, and weekend shifts, strong people skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will also supervise payroll, performance coaching, and reporting while maintaining the company's safety