Transportation Manager: Driver Relations & Logistics

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Dedicated Transportation Manager to build and maintain strong driver relationships and coordinate loads to meet customer expectations.

This role collaborates with logistics managers across departments to optimize freight movements and ensure service levels. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a transportation-related field or equivalent experience, and supervisory background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2–3 years of fleet management or transportation experience.
• 6–12 months supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and computer terminal/satellite communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships and address driver needs.
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, etc.
• Understand and adhere to customer dynamics, service expectations and goals to improve value for the customer and Werner.
• Interface with multiple departments (billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance) and external vendors.

Skills

Fleet management

Education

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

Job description

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Dedicated Transportation Manager to build and maintain strong driver relationships and coordinate loads to meet customer expectations.

This role collaborates with logistics managers across departments to optimize freight movements and ensure service levels. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a transportation-related field or equivalent experience, and supervisory background is preferred.