Transportation Manager II

jbhunt; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is seeking a Transportation Manager II to oversee direct driver management and ensure safe, timely freight movement. The role spans day, night, and weekend shifts to meet demand and maximize service coverage.

The candidate will build client relationships, supervise drivers, and coordinate with maintenance to ensure DOT compliance and efficient operations. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with 2–3 years in logistics or related fields.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in transportation/logistics or related fields.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and safety.
• Fill in for absent personnel and optimize fleet operations.
• Train drivers and staff; support internal and customer systems.
• Analyze fleet operations, KPI, and profitability; prepare reports.
• Manage yard, equipment, and maintenance coordination.
• Plan loads, routes, and monitor freight to meet client needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relationships

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Shift flexibility

Travel to accounts

Account management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Transportation Manager II

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

New Jersey

City

Elizabeth

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‑pressure 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

THE EXPECTED SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS BETWEEN $69,000.00-$86,300.00.

THE WORK SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS MONDAY-FRIDAY 5:00AM-2:00PM.

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,