Transportation Manager

PFG | Performance Good Group

2d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Transportation Manager oversees all aspects of transportation in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment. The role manages driver selection, orientation, routing, driving and safety, unloading, fleet maintenance, customer and driver relationships, and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and operating-company requirements. The manager leads Transportation Supervisors and/or drivers, handles employee-relations matters including disciplinary actions, and monitors routing to support customer satisfaction. The position also contributes to departmental and organizational work as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
5–6 years of transportation manager experience, including in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and experience operating computerized fleet-management systems.
Experience managing a large fleet and domiciles.
Manager experience.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
6–10 years of transportation manager experience, including in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and experience with computerized fleet-management systems within the foodservice industry.
Manager experience.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee Transportation Supervisors and/or drivers to ensure deliveries are safe, efficient, timely, dependable, and customer-focused.
Manage drivers by hiring, scheduling, training, guiding, setting job standards, and evaluating performance.
Administer day-to-day delivery operations, including monitoring and approving expenses, calculating driver payroll, reviewing trip and expense reports, and resolving problems.
Use automated fleet-management systems to enter and access data, and ensure truck computer systems are monitored and maintained.
Prepare the annual transportation operating budget, analyze costs such as leases and fuel consumption, and coordinate financial reporting.
Work with the Warehouse Manager to improve operational efficiency.
Schedule daily truck deliveries and routes, including backhauls, and adjust routes to meet customer needs and maximize profitability.
Schedule equipment; analyze truck, tractor, and trailer requirements; arrange additional vehicle rentals as needed; and schedule equipment maintenance.
Monitor DOT logs and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and safety policies and procedures.
Maintain current driver information, including licenses, DOT medical certifications, moving violations, accidents, and other risk and safety-related data.
Perform other related duties as assigned.