Transportation Manager II

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager II to oversee driver management, routing, and performance. You will supervise a midsize driver count, ensure DOT compliance, and coordinate with customers for timely freight movements and service excellence.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and flexibility to work day, night, and weekend shifts while maintaining safety and profitability targets. A strong background in logistics is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics or related fields.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with drivers and safety to reduce turnover and improve productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and support special fleet optimization projects.
• Train drivers and staff; assist with internal and customer systems.
• Analyze fleet operations and profitability; present reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage yard, equipment maintenance, and preventative services scheduling.
• Plan loads, routes, and monitor freight to ensure safe, on-time service.
• Ensure DOT compliance and enforce company safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Travel to accounts

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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 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 STARTING PAY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $66,000.00-$82,500.00.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY 10:00AM-7:00PM.

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, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may beeligible forannual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of theCompany’s bonusand incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicableeligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, visionbenefit,401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time offcommensuratewith tenure (includes vacation and sick time), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidaysannually.

Education:

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, GED (Required)

Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, High School (Required)

Bachelors: Transportation Logistics

Work Experience:

Customer Service/Account Manager, Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID:

00642160 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 comprehensiveinventory 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 dutysatisfactorily. 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 essentialfunctions. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equalemployment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases byapplicable law.

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You.

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 istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. Thecareer possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary andbenefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people andtakegreat 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 tojoinour team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across alldepartments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role atJ.B.Hunt could take your career to the next level.