Director of Transportation at Jobot

Strong Compensation Package, Excellent Benefits, Career Growth This Jobot Job is hosted by: Josh Strickland Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year A bit about us: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Transportation to lead and optimize all transportation operations, with a strong emphasis on heavy haul logistics, fleet management, and operational forecasting. This individual will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day transportation activities, developing long-term strategies, and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of equipment and materials. Why join us? Strong Compensation Package Excellent Benefits Career Growth Job Details Responsibilities: 1. Lead all transportation operations, including heavy haul and specialized freight movement, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations 2. Oversee and optimize fleet management, including maintenance programs, asset utilization, lifecycle planning, and capital expenditures 3. Develop and manage transportation forecasting models to support business planning, budgeting, and resource allocation 4. Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, cost, delivery performance, and equipment utilization 5. Direct and mentor transportation staff, including dispatch, drivers, and logistics personnel 6. Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and all applicable safety and regulatory standards 7. Collaborate with internal teams (operations, project management, procurement) to align transportation strategies with business needs 8. Manage relationships with third-party carriers, brokers, and vendors as needed 9. Oversee permitting and routing for oversized/overweight loads, including coordination with local and state agencies 10. Implement process improvements and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and visibility 11. Develop and manage departmental budgets, controlling costs while maintaining high service levels Qualifications: 1. 8 + years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership 2. Proven experience with heavy haul / oversized load transportation 3. Strong background in fleet management, including maintenance, compliance, and optimization 4. Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning 5. In-depth knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and transportation compliance 6. Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment 7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 8. Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred) 9. Excellent communication and organizational skills Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: