Transportation Manager--Terminals

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI); Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 78,288 - 117,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Extensive benefits including medical and dental

401(k) and profit-sharing

Job summary

A leading transportation firm in Kansas seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee terminal operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, promoting safety, and enhancing brand presence in the community. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and a Class A CDL. You will develop strategies and lead continuous improvement efforts. This is a full-time role with a competitive compensation package, including extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in a multi-task environment.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work practices for drivers and staff.
• Manage assigned drivers and staff effectively.
• Plan equipment and facility costs while managing vendor relationships.
• Recruit drivers and develop relationships with local schools.
• Develop strategies for brand and marketing presence.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and apply lean thinking.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to function in a multi‑task environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Class A CDL

Job description

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) provided pay range

This range is provided by Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$78,288.00/yr - $117,432.00/yr

As a Transportation Manager – Terminals, you will be responsible for managing the terminal driver headcount plan through recruiting and retention efforts while developing DTI drivers and staff and promoting a safe culture.

What You’ll Do

• Practice, train, and ensure safe work practices for drivers and staff
• Manage and review assigned drivers and staff
• Manage and plan for equipment and facility costs while effectively managing necessary vendor relationships
• Recruit drivers and develop relationships with local schools and community organizations
• Develop strategies to build DTI brand and marketing presence in areas surrounding terminal facility
• Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste

You Must Have

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function in a multi‑task environment

You May Also Have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods' experience
• Class A CDL
• Prior transportation experience
• Ability to influence desired behavior change with internal/external customer and vendors

Role Specifics

• Supervision – Assigned a team of drivers and any on‑site staff at the terminal
• Schedule – Ability to work flexible hours based on facility needs
• Travel – 6–8 nights per month, overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train

Who We Are

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best‑in‑class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

What Dot Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and profit‑sharing

Safety

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co‑workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and shows unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Supply Chain, Management, and Distribution

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Storage & Food and Beverage Services