Transportation Manager II

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management, ensure safe and timely freight movement, and maintain service quality across shifts including days, nights, and weekends at our New York area operations.

You will analyze fleet performance, manage payroll and driver counseling, coordinate maintenance, and report KPIs to customers. The role requires strong communication skills, travel readiness, and a track record of fostering safety and DOT

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel to account and customer locations

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and safety
• Fill in for absent personnel and assist on special projects
• Train and orient drivers and staff on systems
• Analyze fleet operations and profitability; present KPI reports
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments
• Handle payroll, driver counseling, and safety reviews
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for equipment
• Plan loads and monitor freight for on-time delivery
• Enforce DOT compliance and safety policies

Skills

Strong professional communication

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Prioritization

Travel readiness

Adaptability

Accountability

High-pressure performance

Education

Business Administration

GED

Supply Chain Management

High School

Transportation Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 BETWEEN $66,000.00-$82,500.00.

WORK SCHEDULE WILL BE DETERMINED BY BUSINESS NEED. MUST BE OPEN AND WILLING TO WORK NON-TRADITIONAL SHIFTS SUCH AS NIGHTS, OVERNIGHTS, AND WEEKENDS.

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.

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), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

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:
00648333 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.

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 is the place to jumpstart your career.

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.