Transportation Manager II, Wed-Sat

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager II, Wed–Sat, to lead driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement. The role requires coordinating with drivers, customers, and internal teams to optimize fleet operations and service delivery.

The position emphasizes DOT compliance, payroll and reporting responsibilities, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends to meet demand. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–3 years in transportation/logistics or related fields.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and safety personnel.
• Fill in for absent personnel and support special projects related to fleet operations and profitability.
• Train and orient drivers and employees on internal and third-party systems.
• Analyze fleet operations and profitability; present reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment.
• Perform payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, invoicing, and reports.
• Coordinate yard and maintenance to ensure preventive services and safety issues are addressed.
• Resolve service issues with drivers, customers and internal staff; on-call as needed.
• Enforce DOT compliance and safety policies across operations.
• Plan loads, routes, and monitor freight movement to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Professional communication

Relationship building

Customer relationship management

Data-driven decision making

Analytical judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:

Transportation Manager II, Wed‑Sat

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Pennsylvania

City:

Morrisville

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.

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