Transportation Manager: Driver Relations & Logistics

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a logistics supervisor to manage driver relations, optimize loads and coordinate across departments to meet customer expectations. This role emphasizes driver support, organizational effectiveness, and collaboration with the logistics team.

The position requires experience in fleet management and supervision, with a focus on safety, compliance and efficient operations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and management abilities; proficient with computer terminals and satellite communications.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships by understanding and meeting driver needs (home time, payroll, equipment issues, etc.).
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops and direction.
• Understand and adhere to customer dynamics and service expectations to improve value for the Customer and Werner.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, 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.
• Maintain timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift.

Skills

Fleet management experience

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Management ability

Computer terminal operation

Satellite communications systems

Education

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

Job description

Werner Enterprises is seeking a logistics supervisor to manage driver relations, optimize loads and coordinate across departments to meet customer expectations. This role emphasizes driver support, organizational effectiveness, and collaboration with the logistics team.

The position requires experience in fleet management and supervision, with a focus on safety, compliance and efficient operations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.