Transportation Manager

BFG Supply•Grand Rapids, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing BFG Supply’s multi-branch transportation network, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and customer-centric delivery operations. This role manages daily execution while shaping long-term transportation strategy — including fleet utilization, route optimization, carrier partnerships, driver development, and compliance infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, motivational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a vision for building a best-in-class delivery operation that supports BFG’s commitment to service excellence.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years transportation/logistics experience, including 3+ years of leadership.
Strong knowledge of DOT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and OSHA.
Experience managing drivers or fleet operations across regions.
Advanced skills in routing software, TMS/WMS, telematics, and data analysis.
Strong analytical skills (Excel, Power BI).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience preferred.
Distribution/wholesale experience.
Deep CDL and DOT operational knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a geographically distributed team.
Manage staffing decisions, including hiring, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
Build a culture focused on safety, accountability, and service excellence.
Oversee routing, dispatching, fleet availability, and delivery performance.
Analyze transportation metrics: cost per mile, fuel usage, stop density, cube utilization, safety indicators.
Manage workload balancing and delivery zone structuring.
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements.
Utilize data analytics, TMS/WMS tools, and route modeling to enhance performance.
Lead initiatives tied to cost control, logistics optimization, and KPI performance.
Ensure compliance with DOT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), OSHA, and state regulations where BFG operates.
Responsible for keeping BFG compliant in all requirements pertaining to the management of “hours of service” tracking, DOT files, inspections, and safety documentation.
Lead accident investigations and corrective action processes.
Manage maintenance, fuel programs, rental agencies, and carrier relationships.
Evaluate vendors against service level agreements (SLAs).
Participate in transportation technology and fleet service RFPs.
Support transportation budget oversight.
Own KPIs (on-time delivery, cost per route, productivity, fleet utilization, maintenance compliance).
Provide insights to leadership on risks, trends, and strategic opportunities.