Director of Transportation

Overview

The Director of Transportation is responsible for all logistics, trucking, transportation, dispatch, and equipment logistics activities across Curtin Co., Eagle, and Carolina Traffic Control Devices (CTD). This role is the central point of control for company-owned trucking assets, third‑party carriers, brokers, equipment moves, transportation costs, and dispatch operations. The position focuses solely on trucking and equipment logistics and does not manage field labor or crew scheduling.

Building Collaborative Relationships:
Must have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Confronts problems with an intent to find solutions and establishes “win‑win” relationships across Operations, Yard, Fleet, Safety, Production, Administration, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.

Reflects Company Values:
Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability.

• Direct and oversee all trucking, dispatch, and transportation operations across Curtin, Eagle, and CTD.
• Schedule all company‑owned trucks, trailers, and transportation assets while securing outside trucking capacity through approved vendors and brokers.
• Coordinate movement and utilization of construction equipment, traffic control devices, trailers, attenuators, and specialty equipment.
• Ensure transportation resources are obtained within project bid assumptions and cost parameters.
• Track all transportation‑related project costs and maintain accurate reporting.
• Ensure truck sheets, dispatch logs, load tickets, and transportation documentation are completed accurately and timely.
• Validate invoices against truck sheets, load records, rates, and supporting documentation before approval.
• Ensure transportation costs are coded correctly and uploaded into HCSS Heavy Job.
• Supervise and develop dispatch personnel across all operating companies.
• Build and manage relationships with trucking companies, brokers, and owner‑operators.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for transportation and equipment logistics issues and maintain 24/7 availability.
• Support transportation needs for all sister companies, including operations outside the traditional Curtin market.
• Evaluate and help develop future transportation‑related revenue opportunities, including a standalone trucking business line.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with Fleet and Safety teams to ensure vehicle inspections, registrations, permits, and driver qualification files remain current.
• Monitor Hours‑of‑Service compliance and transportation recordkeeping requirements.
• Support DOT audits, regulatory reviews, and corrective action efforts.
• Work with Fleet and Safety personnel to ensure drivers receive required training and certifications.
• Monitor transportation vendors and subcontractors for regulatory compliance and insurance requirements.

• 7+ years of transportation, logistics, trucking, fleet management, or heavy construction experience preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership or dispatch management experience.
• Heavy highway construction experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation compliance, and fleet operations.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Job, Microsoft Office, job costing, and logistics systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

• Transportation cost performance versus bid budgets.
• On‑time delivery and pickup performance.
• Equipment availability and deployment…