Dedicated Transportation - Transportation Manager [614]

About the role

As a Transportation Manager, you'll lead a designated fleet, ensuring drivers have the support, direction, and resources they need to deliver freight safely and on time. You'll be the go-to point of contact for your team of drivers, navigating freight planning, compliance, customer communication, and real-time problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a fleet of drivers and ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries.
• Monitor and maximize productivity, mileage, and hours of service (HOS) within legal and operational parameters.
• Drive fleet efficiency by pre-planning loads and ensuring resource availability.
• Partner with customers and vendors to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve freight challenges.
• Ensure DOT compliance and enforce TCI's safety and operational policies.
• Cultivate strong driver relationships by delivering consistent communication and support.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a transportation driver management or dispatch role.
• Proven leadership in fleet oversight, scheduling, and operational logistics.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA compliance standards.
• Sharp decision-making and analytical skills to optimize performance and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication—verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• A knack for balancing the needs of drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Flexibility to handle after-hours calls and occasional weekend/holiday duties.

Pay

Base salary of $80,000 plus performance-based incentives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with incentive potential based on performance.
• Supportive team environment with real career growth.
• Stability of a company with 45+ years of successful operations.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Values-driven culture where you matter.
• Paid time off.
• Health benefits.

Schedule

This role requires flexibility to handle after-hours calls and occasional weekend or holiday duties.

About the company

Since 1978, TCI Transportation has grown from a family-owned business into a coast-to-coast transportation partner serving customers across the United States. Today, TCI provides a broad range of transportation solutions, including dedicated logistics, truck leasing and rental, fleet maintenance, truck sales, and workforce solutions. The company's continued growth has been built on long-term customer relationships, operational excellence, innovation, and its people.

• 45+ years of transportation experience
• Family-owned and people-focused
• Coast-to-coast operations
• Continued growth and advancement opportunities
• Focused on innovation and operational excellence

At TCI, you're more than a number. You're part of a team that values Dedication, Positiveness, Innovation, Ethics, and Accountability and believes strong people are the foundation of a strong operation.