Transportation Manager

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs. Needs may include home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, equipment issues, etc., and are addressed using our operating systems, customer operating systems, driver telematics, face‑to‑face communication, and phone/text communication.
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, mileage, stops, directions, etc., while considering 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 departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work closely with 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 per the scheduled shift.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Transportation/Logistics and/or 2–3 years of fleet management or transportation experience in the truckload industry preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, proven management ability, and skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system required.

• Seeing and hearing: read documents, view computer screens, answer phones, and communicate in person.
• 75–100% standing and walking.
• 0–24% climbing, stooping, squatting, and kneeling.
• 0–24% dexterity: using phone, typing, and writing.
• 50–74% lifting in excess of 10 pounds.

• Expected starting pay range: $49,140–$65,520 annualized.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.