Transportation Manager

Transportation Manager

Holbrook, NY | On-Site | Full-Time

Salary: $100,000–$120,000

The Opportunity

A privately held company in Holbrook, NY with a large commercial fleet is looking for an experienced Transportation Manager to run day-to-day operations and tighten up a busy, service-driven delivery network. This is a hands-on leadership role — people, service, safety, compliance, cost, and execution all sit with this person.

The right candidate will be on the floor, comfortable with drivers and frontline leaders, and able to use routing and fleet technology to improve productivity, fleet performance, and retention. A safety background is ideal.

What You'll Do

• Run daily transportation operations with a focus on safe, reliable, on-time service.
• Direct, coach, and hold accountable supervisors, drivers, and support staff.
• Stay visible with drivers, handle issues quickly and fairly, and build trust on the floor.
• Improve driver retention through consistent leadership, communication, and follow-through.
• Review routes, labor, delivery performance, and operating data to find what can run better.
• Use routing, telematics, cameras, fleet, and TMS tools to drive decisions and execution.
• Build and track KPIs for service, productivity, safety, cost, fleet utilization, and retention.
• Cut cost where it doesn't hurt service or safety.
• Coordinate fleet maintenance and vehicle availability so the day can run.
• Keep the operation compliant with DOT and applicable federal, state, and local rules.
• Keep transportation, safety, and compliance records accurate.
• Work across departments to fix operational issues and protect the customer experience.
• Manage outside transportation, maintenance, and service vendors as needed.
• Support longer-term planning, process improvement, and growth.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive transportation, fleet, logistics, or delivery-operations leadership.
• Safety background strongly preferred — fleet safety, DOT compliance, incident investigation, or EHS experience is a plus.
• Proven success leading drivers and frontline teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT, fleet safety, compliance, and driver management.
• Experience with routing, telematics, camera, or fleet-management systems.
• Ability to turn operating data into action.
• A leadership style that is accountable and approachable — credibility with the floor matters.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and cross-functional skills.
• Valid driver's license; CDL experience or familiarity is a plus.
• On-site and in the field as the operation requires.
• Willing to work an early morning or late-night shift at least once a week to see the full department.

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$120,000, based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision.
• PTO and paid holidays.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates at the right stage of the process. Please apply with a current resume.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer.