Transportation Manager
External job listingat Blue Signal Search
Lead transportation execution in Vero Beach, FL, overseeing private fleet operations, third-party carriers, driver performance, and efficiency.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Vero Beach, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Transportation Manager
Vero Beach, United States
Job description
About the role
Blue Signal Search is seeking a hands-on Transportation Manager for a fast-moving transportation operation in Vero Beach, FL. The role takes ownership of daily execution, driver performance, fleet efficiency, carrier strategy, and transportation costs, with a mix of company fleet and third-party transportation.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily transportation execution, including routing, scheduling, dispatch, delivery performance, and response to service issues.
- Oversee Class A private fleet activity, including drivers, equipment utilization, trailer positioning, and yard flow.
- Manage third-party carrier relationships, including sourcing capacity, negotiating freight rates, monitoring performance, and resolving service concerns.
- Maintain transportation and driver documentation while reinforcing DOT requirements and safe operating practices.
- Coach and develop drivers and transportation personnel, establishing expectations around safety, service, and accountability.
- Use ERP, warehouse, transportation, and routing systems to support shipment planning, visibility, documentation, and reporting.
- Monitor transportation costs, fleet utilization, service levels, and other operating metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate with warehouse, customer service, and operational teams to address constraints and maintain reliable shipment execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen transportation efficiency and cost.
Requirements
- The right candidate will combine strong frontline leadership with the ability to solve problems quickly and improve processes.
Key facts
- Location: Vero Beach, United States.
- The role oversees Class A private fleet activity and third-party carrier relationships.
- Responsibilities include routing, scheduling, dispatch, and delivery performance.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Transportation Manager do?
The role leads daily transportation execution, including routing, scheduling, dispatch, and delivery performance. It also oversees private fleet activity and third-party carrier relationships.
What systems does the role use?
The role uses ERP, warehouse, transportation, and routing systems for shipment planning, visibility, documentation, and reporting.
What capabilities is the client seeking?
The right candidate will combine strong frontline leadership with the ability to solve problems quickly and improve processes.