Transportation Operations Manager II - Flexible Shifts

J.B. Hunt; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity and parental leave

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in West Haven, CT is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement.

You will assign loads, optimize routes, monitor performance, and maintain DOT compliance while coordinating with customers and internal teams. The role requires 2-3 years in transportation/logistics, strong communication, and the ability to work day/night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2-3 years in transportation/logistics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Transportation/Logistics is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple shifts and drivers with strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and profitability.
• Conduct analysis of fleet operations and profitability and present reporting and financial analyses to customers and internal teams.
• Assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to ensure on-time service and meet customer requirements.
• Maintain the Company's safety culture and ensure DOT compliance.

Skills

Communication

Customer relations

Analytical skills

MS Office

Shift flexibility

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in West Haven, CT is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead driver management and ensure safe, on-time freight movement.

You will assign loads, optimize routes, monitor performance, and maintain DOT compliance while coordinating with customers and internal teams. The role requires 2-3 years in transportation/logistics, strong communication, and the ability to work day/night/weekend shifts.