Director of Transportation Operations

Overview

Are you a transportation leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment? Do you have the ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, strengthen customer partnerships, and drive measurable results across multiple locations? Join Benore Logistic Systems as our Director of Transportation and play a key role in leading the continued growth and success of our transportation operations.

• Lead, plan, organize, and direct transportation operations, policies, programs, and procedures across assigned locations.
• Oversee transportation scheduling, dispatching, driver management, equipment utilization, licensing, communication, and logistics planning functions.
• Review and analyze operational performance, revenue trends, cost reports, transportation schedules, and key metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop ROI-based recommendations, and present strategic solutions to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost, strengthen service, and address performance gaps.
• Support new business opportunities, existing customer growth, RFQs, rate analysis, contract maintenance, customer service, and inventory‑in‑motion visibility.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop transportation operations leaders, administrative staff, driver management personnel, and other assigned associates.
• Foster a highly engaged team culture built on accountability, communication, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, CT‑PAT, ISO, company safety standards, and Benore policies and procedures.
• Represent Benore professionally and positively with customers, associates, drivers, vendors, and the community.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or a directly related field.
• Proven leadership experience in transportation operations, logistics, dispatch, driver management, fleet operations, or a related operational leadership function.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and mentor large teams across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review performance data, cost reports, operational trends, and financial information to identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience developing action plans, improving operational processes, reducing cost, and driving measurable results.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, deadlines, and operational needs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and One Drive.
• Experience with transportation management systems such as TMW and/or TMT preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Active driver’s license required. Candidate must be eligible to be insured under applicable company motor vehicle insurance policies.

• Compensation & Retirement
• Competitive pay and 401(k)
• Section 125 Pre‑Tax Benefit Plan

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc & Telehealth Services
• Wellness programs for chronic conditions, including diabetes and cancer support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial resources

• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Work-Life Balance & Professional Growth
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays and training
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee engagement programs

Referral program with incentives up to $2,500. Eligibility excludes Temporary Employees, Managers, Assistant Managers, Talent Acquisition, Safety and Driver Supervisors, and Human Resources.