Transportation & Route Optimization Lead

Medline Industries, Inc.; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee local drivers, optimize routes, and ensure DOT compliance across the MedTrans fleet. You will manage training, maintenance, and coordination with branches to improve service quality.

Responsibilities include regular driver meetings, staff development, and customer visits to resolve operational issues. Salary ranges are posted with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience managing and dispatching drivers and using routing software.
• Basic Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations.

Responsibilities

• Optimize daily routes and fleet utilization based on workloads and orders.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and company regulations.
• Train and develop drivers according to MedTrans requirements.
• Maintain MedTrans vehicles per policy.
• Lead regular driver meetings per DOT or policy.
• Mentor staff through onboarding, training and performance management.
• Visit Medline customers to discuss operational issues and improve service.

Skills

Driver dispatching

Routing software

Transportation costing

Motor carrier operations

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee local drivers, optimize routes, and ensure DOT compliance across the MedTrans fleet. You will manage training, maintenance, and coordination with branches to improve service quality.

Responsibilities include regular driver meetings, staff development, and customer visits to resolve operational issues. Salary ranges are posted with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.