Transportation Manager
LHH, Baltimore, MD, United States
Overview
LHH is looking for a hands on Transportation Manager to lead daily transportation operations for a SO-truck fleet specializing in container drayage and regional van/flatbed services.
Approximately 85% of our freight consists of container drayage from the Port of Baltimore to company warehouses and direct customer deliveries. This role is critical to maintaining productivity, minimizing port delays, and ensuring service excellence.
This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, real-time trucking operations.
Responsibilities
Fleet & Dispatch Leadership
Oversee daily dispatch for 50 drivers
Optimize load planning and routing
Monitor live operations and resolve service issues
Drive on-time pickup and delivery performance
Port & Drayage Management
Manage container appointments and port scheduling
Oversee chassis utilization and equipment flow
Reduce demurrage and per diem exposure
Coordinate with terminals, steamship lines, and warehouses
Driver Management
Lead driver accountability and productivity
Support retention and performance improvement
Ensure compliance and safety standards
Qualifications
5+ years trucking operations experience
Strong drayage and port operations background required
Experience managing 30+ drivers
Knowledge of container operations, chassis pools, TMS and ELD systems
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Organized, proactive, and calm under pressure
Benefits
Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan offered
Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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LHH is looking for a hands on Transportation Manager to lead daily transportation operations for a SO-truck fleet specializing in container drayage and regional van/flatbed services.
Approximately 85% of our freight consists of container drayage from the Port of Baltimore to company warehouses and direct customer deliveries. This role is critical to maintaining productivity, minimizing port delays, and ensuring service excellence.
This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, real-time trucking operations.
Responsibilities
Fleet & Dispatch Leadership
Oversee daily dispatch for 50 drivers
Optimize load planning and routing
Monitor live operations and resolve service issues
Drive on-time pickup and delivery performance
Port & Drayage Management
Manage container appointments and port scheduling
Oversee chassis utilization and equipment flow
Reduce demurrage and per diem exposure
Coordinate with terminals, steamship lines, and warehouses
Driver Management
Lead driver accountability and productivity
Support retention and performance improvement
Ensure compliance and safety standards
Qualifications
5+ years trucking operations experience
Strong drayage and port operations background required
Experience managing 30+ drivers
Knowledge of container operations, chassis pools, TMS and ELD systems
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Organized, proactive, and calm under pressure
Benefits
Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan offered
Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
#J-18808-Ljbffr