Transportation Operations Lead: Fleet & Carrier Management

ClearBridge Executive Search; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search in Canton, OH seeks an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee daily transportation operations, manage drivers and external carriers, and coordinate inbound and outbound freight. You will lead dispatching, route planning, scheduling, and collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure timely deliveries while controlling costs.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and solid knowledge of DOT regulations to maintain safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, fleet or logistics management.
• Experience managing internal drivers and external carriers.
• Strong knowledge of inbound and outbound freight operations.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and transportation safety requirements.
• Experience with dispatching, route planning, and scheduling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation and logistics operations.
• Manage and supervise 15–20 in-house drivers and coordinate with 20+ external drivers/carriers.
• Schedule and coordinate inbound and outbound freight shipments.
• Manage dispatching, routing, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure timely pickups and deliveries while minimizing transportation costs.
• Monitor driver performance, productivity, and safety compliance.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams to ensure smooth transportation activities.
• Resolve transportation delays, scheduling conflicts, and delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce transportation expenses.

Skills

Transportation management

Leadership

Dispatching

Routing & scheduling

DOT regulations

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Fleet management

Job description

ClearBridge Executive Search in Canton, OH seeks an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee daily transportation operations, manage drivers and external carriers, and coordinate inbound and outbound freight. You will lead dispatching, route planning, scheduling, and collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure timely deliveries while controlling costs.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and solid knowledge of DOT regulations to maintain safety and compliance