Director of Transportation Operations

About the role

Join Benore Logistic Systems as our Director of Transportation and play a key role in leading the continued growth and success of our transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, organize, and direct transportation operations, policies, programs, and procedures across assigned locations.
• Oversee transportation scheduling, dispatching, driver management, equipment utilization, licensing, communication, and logistics planning functions.
• Review and analyze operational performance, revenue trends, cost reports, transportation schedules, and key metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop ROI-based recommendations, and present strategic solutions to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost, strengthen service, and address performance gaps.
• Support new business opportunities, existing customer growth, RFQs, rate analysis, contract maintenance, customer service, and inventory-in-motion visibility.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop transportation operations leaders, administrative staff, driver management personnel, and other assigned associates.
• Foster a highly engaged team culture built on accountability, communication, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, CT-PAT, ISO, company safety standards, and Benore policies and procedures.
• Represent Benore professionally and positively with customers, associates, drivers, vendors, and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or a directly related field.
• Proven leadership experience in transportation operations, logistics, dispatch, driver management, fleet operations, or a related operational leadership function.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and mentor large teams across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review performance data, cost reports, operational trends, and financial information to identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience developing action plans, improving operational processes, reducing cost, and driving measurable results.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, deadlines, and operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Experience with transportation management systems such as TMW and/or TMT preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Active driver’s license required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and 401(k) Section 125 Pre-Tax Benefit Plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc & Telehealth Services
• Wellness programs for chronic conditions, including diabetes and cancer support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial resources
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays and training
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee engagement programs
• Referral program with incentives up to $2,500 (Eligibility excludes Temporary Employees, Managers, Assistant Managers, Talent Acquisition, Safety and Driver Supervisors, and Human Resources.)