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Transportation Manager II

J.B. Hunt
Ohio, USA
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
USD 60000-75000 yearly
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Driver managementFreight planning, routing, and monitoringTransportation and logistics operationsDOT complianceFleet operations analysisCustomer relationship management

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Job summary

Under general supervision, manages and supervises a midsize driver group and supports safe, timely freight movement and customer service.

Ensures compliance with DOT regulations and company requirements while coordinating freight planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery.

May need to work day, night, and weekend shifts to meet operational coverage needs.

Driver and fleet operations

  • Build professional relationships with drivers and safety staff to support retention and productivity.
  • Provide training and orientation, fill in for unavailable personnel, and support fleet optimization projects.
  • Analyze fleet operations and profitability, track performance indicators, and prepare customer reporting and financial analysis.
  • Manage inventory, assets, customer pools, and driver assignments to balance equipment in the market.
  • Inspect yard equipment, coordinate repairs, and schedule preventive maintenance and safety-related fixes.

Freight, service, and safety

  • Assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
  • Manage freight exceptions and adjust driver ETAs based on pickup and delivery schedules and road conditions.
  • Resolve service, routing, mechanical, and pay issues with drivers, customers, and company personnel.
  • Maintain safety culture through daily messages, monthly briefings, quarterly training, annual reviews, and enforcement of DOT and company rules.

Administration

  • Perform payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing, documentation, pay issue resolution, invoicing, and operational or financial reporting.

Minimum qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of relevant transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience; alternative demonstrated experience is also described.
  • Must be able to work across multiple shifts, including nights or weekends when needed.
  • Requires communication, relationship-building, customer service, accuracy, informed judgment, adaptability, prioritization, accountability, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Requires Microsoft Office experience and consistent travel to account and customer locations.

Preferred qualifications

  • Preferred bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, plus 1–2 years of related experience or equivalent military experience.

Pay

  • Expected starting pay range is $60,000–$75,000 per year.
  • The position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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