Transportation Manager II

J.B. Hunt; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver supervision, routing, and service delivery. You will ensure DOT compliance, manage payroll and reporting, and coordinate maintenance for fleet assets.

The role requires strong communication, shift flexibility (days/nights/weekends), and the ability to build durable relationships with drivers, customers, and internal teams to drive profitability and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years in transportation/logistics.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights/weekends.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical, decisive, and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver supervision and routing to ensure on-time service.
• Build relationships with drivers and safety staff to reduce turnover.
• Analyze fleet operations and profitability; report KPIs.
• Oversee payroll, driver counseling, invoicing and reports.
• Coordinate maintenance and yard operations for account equipment.

Skills

Professional communication

Customer relationships

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title:Transportation Manager IIDepartment:Supply ChainCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:New JerseyCity:Jersey CityFull/Part Time:Full timeJob 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.Job Description: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 roadQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experienceANDthe ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if neededAND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externallyProven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationshipsExperience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvementAbility to process information with high levels of accuracyAccurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentExperience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Ability to manage multiple competing prioritiesAbility to consistently travel to account and customer locationsAbility to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directivesExperience in holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversationsAbility to perform in a stressful and high-pressure work environmentPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related fieldAND1-2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, and/or equivalent military experienceTHE EXPECTED STARTING PAY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS BETWEEN $46,100.00-$57,600.00.ANTICIPATED WORK SCHEDULE IS SUNDAY-THURSDAY 10AM-7P.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:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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, and 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/LogisticsCertifications:Job Opening ID:00643971 Transportation Manager II (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. 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.