Night Transportation Coordinator - One-Way

Werner Enterprises•Omaha, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a growing industry with a schedule that allows for half the year off, featuring a rotating 7 nights on, 7 nights off schedule. The primary responsibility is the continuous management and support of a fleet of professional drivers during night and weekend operations. The Transportation Coordinator will equip drivers with the knowledge and skills to provide safe, efficient, and effective service, while also fostering relationships to promote driver career growth and longevity.

Requirements

Knowledge of transportation industry and terminology, usually gained through practical experience and on-the-job training.
Conflict management skills.
Personnel management skills.
Knowledge of North American geography.
Proficient in Windows operating systems.
Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
Prefer a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
Previous transportation or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Continued management and support for 100-250 professional drivers during night and weekend hours.
Professional verbal and written communication utilizing various technologies (i.e. Outlook, in-cab messaging, phone systems, etc.).
Enact efficient and creative plans to ensure safe and on time service for customers and for drivers’ prescheduled time off.
Coach drivers thru concerns that they may encounter, including but not limited to hours of service, directions, pay and productivity, swaps, permits, lumpers, advances, and equipment needs.
Professional interdepartmental communications to facilitate collaboration on company goals.
Make cost-effective decisions in line with company goals and expectations.
Troubleshoot daily challenges for both customers and professional drivers.
Prompt attendance for all scheduled shifts.
Maintain confidentiality due to exposure to medical and payroll information.