Transportation and Logistics Manager II

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

Job Title:

Transportation and Logistics Manager II

Department:
Supply Chain

Country:
United States of America

State/Province:
New Jersey

City:
Cranbury

Full/Part Time:
Full time

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the direct driver management and supervision of a midsize driver count, ensuring safe and timely service movement of freight, load assignment, and providing best‑in‑class customer service. It ensures compliance with DOT regulations and company rules while coordinating with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight effectively. The incumbent must be able to work any shift to meet the company’s flexible scheduling needs, including day, night, and weekend shifts.

• Must be flexible (nights or days) Sunday through Thursday

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and profitability.
• Utilize personnel management, training, and orientation of drivers and employees, including internal and third‑party systems.
• Conduct analysis of fleet operations and profitability, recommend continuous improvement, define and measure KPIs, and create, maintain, and present customer‑specific reporting and financial analysis through face‑to‑face and/or virtual interactions.
• Manage inventory, assets, and customer pools, and assign drivers to balance equipment in the market.
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing, pay issue resolution, invoicing, and creating operational or financial reports.
• Manage the yard, check and inspect equipment, replace parts, complete repairs, and coordinate with maintenance to schedule regular preventive maintenance and address safety‑related mechanical issues.
• Work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing, mechanical problems, accessorial pay issues, etc., during the day and when on call.
• Maintain a strong safety culture with daily safety messages, monthly briefings, quarterly training, annual reviews, and enforcement of DOT compliance and company safety policies.
• Assign loads, plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on‑time service, manage exceptions, and adjust driver ETA based on pickup and delivery schedules and road conditions.

High School Diploma or GED and 2–3 years of experience in Transportation and Logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience. Must be able to work multiple shifts, including nights and weekends if needed.

• Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally.
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining working relationships.
• Experience fostering strong customer relationships through commitment delivery, open communication, and feedback.
• Ability to process information accurately.
• Strong analytical skills, enabling productive decision‑making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Readiness to travel to accounts and customer locations.
• Adaptability to a dynamic environment and shifting priorities.
• Experience holding people accountable and conducting difficult conversations.
• Ability to perform under stress and in high‑pressure environments.

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Transportation and Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field and 1–2 years of experience in the relevant area.

Starting pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications. The role may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives tied to profitability or volume, per company plans.

Full‑time positions may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off (vacation and sick), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Bachelor’s in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, or Transportation and Logistics; GED or High School required.

Entry‑level management in Transportation and Logistics.

Job Opening :  – Transportation and Logistics Manager II (Open).

Job description is not exhaustive and reasonable accommodations may be made. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.