Transportation Ops Lead: Driver Relations & Logistics

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a fleet management professional to build and maintain driver relationships and optimize loads while coordinating with multiple internal teams to meet service goals.

The role requires a degree or comparable fleet experience and supervisory capability. The position emphasizes strong organizational skills, familiarity with computer terminals and satellite communications, and the ability to collaborate across billing, safety, payroll, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics and/or two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships to meet driver needs (home time, payroll, equipment issues, etc.).
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops, and driver needs.
• Align with customer dynamics, service expectations, goals, and Werner's initiatives to improve value for the Customer and Werner.
• Interface with departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and/or Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

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

Tools

Computer terminal systems

Satellite communications

Job description

Werner Enterprises, Inc. in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a fleet management professional to build and maintain driver relationships and optimize loads while coordinating with multiple internal teams to meet service goals.

The role requires a degree or comparable fleet experience and supervisory capability. The position emphasizes strong organizational skills, familiarity with computer terminals and satellite communications, and the ability to collaborate across billing, safety, payroll, and