Transportation Manager: Fleet & Driver Relations Lead

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; 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

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. in Olney, IL is seeking a Transportation Manager to build and maintain driver relationships, optimize driver loads, and align operations with customer expectations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of fleet management experience, plus supervisory capabilities.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure on-time, cost-effective transport solutions and maintain a full driver board, while adhering to scheduled shifts and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of fleet management/transportation experience.
• Truckload industry experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs.
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads.
• Interface with multiple departments to improve value for the Customer and Werner.
• Work with managers to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Attend shifts timely in accordance with supervision.

Skills

Fleet management experience

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Computer/satellite systems

Satellite communications system

Education

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

Tools

Satellite communications system

Telematics systems

Job description

Werner Enterprises, Inc. in Olney, IL is seeking a Transportation Manager to build and maintain driver relationships, optimize driver loads, and align operations with customer expectations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of fleet management experience, plus supervisory capabilities.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure on-time, cost-effective transport solutions and maintain a full driver board, while adhering to scheduled shifts and company policies.