Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises•Olney, IL

4d•$49,140 - $65,520

About The Position

The Transportation Manager builds and maintains relationships with drivers by understanding and addressing their needs, including home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns and issues, and logging violations. Communication and coordination are conducted through company and customer operating systems, driver telematics, in-person conversations, and phone or text. The role works with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads according to freight and route details, driver needs, and availability. It also supports customer service expectations and initiatives, coordinates with internal departments and external vendors, and works with logistics or operations leadership to fill and maintain a full board of drivers. Regular, timely attendance is required according to the shift set by supervisory personnel.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills.
Proven management ability.
Skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system.
Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Transportation/Logistics.
Two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience in the truckload industry.
Six months to one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain driver relationships by understanding and meeting driver needs, including home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, and equipment issues.
Communicate with drivers using operating systems, customer operating systems, driver telematics, face-to-face communication, and phone or text.
Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops, directions, driver needs, and availability.
Understand and adhere to customer dynamics, service expectations, goals, and initiatives to improve value for the customer and Werner.
Interface with 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 related duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
Maintain timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift determined by supervisory personnel.