Transportation Operations Manager — Driver Fleet

J.B. Hunt; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; 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

Two weeks of paid parental leave

Six paid holidays annually

Job summary

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee direct driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement. You will handle load assignment, planning, and customer service while complying with DOT and company regulations across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.

The role emphasizes building strong driver and customer relationships, analyzing fleet performance, and coordinating with maintenance, payroll, and operations to optimize profitability and service levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics or equivalent military experience
• Strong professional communication skills and ability to work across multiple shifts including nights/weekends
• Experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships and customer service excellence
• Ability to analyze situations and make decisions with accuracy
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel to account locations

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and safety personnel
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on projects to optimize fleet operations
• Provide training/orientation for drivers and staff and assist with systems
• Analyze fleet operations and profitability and present KPIs and reports
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment
• Perform payroll, counseling, accident reviews, invoicing, and reporting
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive maintenance and repairs
• Resolve service issues and scheduling with drivers and customers
• Promote safety culture with regular driver safety messages and training
• Plan loads, routes, and monitor freight movement for on-time service

Skills

Strong communication

Customer relationships

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's: Business Administration/Management

GED (Required)

Bachelor's: Supply Chain Management

High School (Required)

Bachelor's: Transportation Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee direct driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement. You will handle load assignment, planning, and customer service while complying with DOT and company regulations across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.

The role emphasizes building strong driver and customer relationships, analyzing fleet performance, and coordinating with maintenance, payroll, and operations to optimize profitability and service levels.