Transportation Manager

About the role

The Transportation Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Hendrick Technical Solutions transportation fleet, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant movement of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Fleet & Asset Management: Oversees daily maintenance, inspections, and repairs for tractors, trailers, company vehicles, and forklifts; ensures all equipment is roadworthy and compliant with safety standards.
• Driver Oversight: Monitors driver qualifications, training, and performance; ensures adherence to safety regulations and legal requirements for interstate/intrastate shipping.
• Route & Schedule Planning: Develops and optimizes daily/weekly routes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet delivery deadlines.
• Load & Compliance Management: Inspects loads to prevent overloading; ensures compliance with federal, state, and company policies, including DOT regulations.
• Team Leadership: Manages and trains a team of drivers, loaders, and maintenance staff; coordinates with suppliers, customers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Budget & Cost Control: Prepares and manages transportation budgets; implements cost-saving strategies and efficiency improvements.
• Recordkeeping: Maintains accurate logs of vehicle maintenance, driver hours, cargo, and operational activities.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoots shipment issues, resolves logistics challenges, and collaborates with other departments to streamline operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience: 4—6+ years in transportation management, logistics, or supply chain; experience with CDL drivers and heavy equipment preferred.
• Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver’s License: Class A CDL. Must possess or be able to obtain Real ID identification within 30 days of hire. Must possess a current, valid passport for travel requirements.
• Computer Skills: Based computer skills required.
• Communication Skills: Ability to understand and follow instructions. Must have an ability to communicate effectively with others and serve as a team player to both departmental and organization team members.
• Attendance Expectations: The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work a flexible schedule is required. Role is not remote and must regularly be performed in the assigned office location.
• Physical Demands: Frequently sits, manually manipulates and lifts/carries/pushes and pulls up to 10 pounds. Occasionally stands, walks, reaches outward and above shoulder level, bends and squats. Occasionally lifts/carry/pushes and pulls up to 50 pounds. Must be able to get in and out of all fleet vehicles and sit for prolonged periods of time in vehicles.
• Environment Demands: Fast-paced, often requiring coordination across multiple locations and shifts. May involve travel to depots, loading areas, and customer sites. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is essential. Frequent short-notice travel may be required. Employee may have exposure to unpleasant elements such as extreme temperature, dirt, dust, fumes, loud noises, chemical, and poignant odors. Work related travel by car or plane may be required.