Transportation Manager II

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity and parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver teams and ensure safe, timely freight movement.

You will supervise midsize driver counts, assign loads, monitor routes, and ensure DOT compliance while coordinating with internal and external contacts. The role requires flexibility to work day, night, and weekend shifts, with focus on safety, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends
• Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships
• Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvement
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to travel to account and customer locations
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities
• Experience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations
• Ability to perform in a stressful and high-pressured work environment

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability
• Utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third-party (customer) systems
• Conduct analysis of fleet operations and profitability and make recommendations for continuous improvement, determine and measure key performance indicators, and create, maintain, and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis through face-to-face and/or virtual interactions at customer locations
• Manage inventory, assets, customer pools, and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in market
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and/or creating operational or financial reports
• Manage yard including checking/inspecting equipment, replacing parts, completing repairs, etc., and coordinate with maintenance to ensure all regular preventative maintenance services are scheduled on time and all safety-related mechanical issues are fixed for account equipment
• Work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, mechanical problems, accessorial pay-related issues, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on-call
• Maintain the Company's safety culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company safety requirements are being met
• Assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on that freight and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road

Skills

Driver management

DOT compliance

Customer service

Safety

Team leadership

Communication

Payroll

Routing & planning

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's in Transportation Logistics

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Transportation Manager II Department: Supply Chain Country: United States of America State/Province: Iowa City: Cedar Rapids Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the direct driver management and supervision of midsize driver count, ensuring safe and timely service movement of freight, load assignment, and providing best-in-class customer service. Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and responsible for all driver compliance and company regulations while working with internal and external contacts to ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of freight and loads. The transportation manager must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day, night, and weekend shifts and ensuring that coverage is accounted for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity


• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability


• Utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third-party (customer) systems


• Conduct analysis of fleet operations and profitability and make recommendations for continuous improvement, determine and measure key performance indicators, and create, maintain, and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis through face-to-face and/or virtual interactions at customer locations


• Manage inventory, assets, customer pools, and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in market


• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and/or creating operational or financial reports


• Manage yard including checking/inspecting equipment, replacing parts (like mud flaps), completing repairs, etc., and coordinate with maintenance to ensure all regular preventative maintenance services are scheduled on time and all safety-related mechanical issues are fixed for account equipment (as required)


• Work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, mechanical problems, accessorial pay-related issues, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on-call


• Maintain the Company's safety culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company safety requirements are being met


• Assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on that freight and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience


• AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed


• AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences: Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally


• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships


• Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvement


• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy


• Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment


• Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)


• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities


• Ability to consistently travel to account and customer locations


• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives


• Experience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations


• Ability to perform in a stressful and high-pressured work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field


• AND 1-2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experience

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

• medical benefit


• dental benefit


• vision benefit


• 401(k) retirement plan


• life insurance


• short-term and long-term disability coverage


• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)


• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave


• six paid holidays annually

Education:

• Bachelors: Business Administration/Management


• Bachelors: Supply Chain Management


• Bachelors: Transportation Logistics


• GED (Required)


• High School (Required)

Work Experience:

• Business Administration


• Customer Service/Account Manager


• Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

Job Opening ID: 00639484 Transportation Manager II (Open)

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason - our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.

Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

J.B. Hunt is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.