Transportation Manager: Driver Relations & Logistics

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Transportation Manager to build and sustain strong driver relationships while coordinating with operations and logistics teams to meet service levels and safety standards.

The role focuses on understanding driver needs such as home time, payroll, and equipment issues, and aligning these with customer expectations. This onsite position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus supervisory exposure, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years fleet/transportation experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience of 6–12 months preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships and meet driver needs.
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize loads.
• Interface with billing, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, and vendors.
• Maintain a full board of drivers with managers.

Skills

Driver relations

Strong organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

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

Two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience

Tools

Driver Telematics Systems

Operating systems

Job description

Werner Enterprises, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Transportation Manager to build and sustain strong driver relationships while coordinating with operations and logistics teams to meet service levels and safety standards.

The role focuses on understanding driver needs such as home time, payroll, and equipment issues, and aligning these with customer expectations. This onsite position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus supervisory exposure, and the ability to manage