Transportation Operations & Driver Relations Lead

Werner-Enterprises; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises seeks a logistics supervisor to build strong driver relationships and optimize loads using origin, destination, freight type, miles and stops. You will coordinate with many internal teams and external vendors to meet service goals.

The role requires a degree in business/transportation or 2–3 years of fleet management/ supervisory experience, plus strong organizational and computer/ satellite comms skills. Competitive benefits and on-site schedule apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics) and/or two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience in the truckload industry preferred.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, proven management ability, and skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships by understanding and meeting driver needs (home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, equipment issues).
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles and stops.
• Interface with multiple departments (billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance) and external vendors.
• Collaborate with the Dedicated Logistics Manager/Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Ensure timely attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics

Tools

Satellite communications system

Job description

Werner Enterprises seeks a logistics supervisor to build strong driver relationships and optimize loads using origin, destination, freight type, miles and stops. You will coordinate with many internal teams and external vendors to meet service goals.

The role requires a degree in business/transportation or 2–3 years of fleet management/ supervisory experience, plus strong organizational and computer/ satellite comms skills. Competitive benefits and on-site schedule apply.