Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises•Jonesville, SC

About The Position

The Transportation Manager is responsible for day-to-day transportation operations, including driver management, load planning, and customer service to ensure customer satisfaction. Operational functions include revenue generation, safety, recruiting, equipment maintenance monitoring, and driver payroll. The role works toward key performance indicators established by the Dedicated Logistics Manager, Operations Manager, and customer.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills.
Proven management ability.
Skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Transportation/Logistics, and/or 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 safety and equipment issues.
Assign drivers to loads by optimizing load information—including origin, destination, freight type, mileage, stops, and directions—with driver needs and availability.
Use the AS400 computer system, Qualcomm satellite, face-to-face communication, and phone to manage transportation operations.
Understand and adhere to customer dynamics, service expectations, goals, and initiatives that improve value for the customer and Werner.
Interface with departments including billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, and maintenance, as well as external vendors.
Work closely with the Dedicated Manager and/or Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.