Director of Transportation Operations

Now Hiring: Director of Transportation

Are you a transportation leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment? Do you have the ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, strengthen customer partnerships, and drive measurable results across multiple locations? Join Benore Logistic Systems as our Director of Transportation and play a key role in leading the continued growth and success of our transportation operations.

As the Director of Transportation, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for transportation operations, including dispatch, driver management, equipment utilization, fleet maintenance coordination, logistics planning, scheduling, customer service, and operational performance. This role requires a leader who can balance day-to-day execution with long-term planning, financial discipline, continuous improvement, and associate engagement.

You will work closely with senior leadership, operations teams, customers, and support departments to ensure Benore continues delivering safe, efficient, and reliable transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, organize, and direct transportation operations, policies, programs, and procedures across assigned locations.
• Oversee transportation scheduling, dispatching, driver management, equipment utilization, licensing, communication, and logistics planning functions.
• Review and analyze operational performance, revenue trends, cost reports, transportation schedules, and key metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop ROI-based recommendations, and present strategic solutions to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost, strengthen service, and address performance gaps.
• Support new business opportunities, existing customer growth, RFQs, rate analysis, contract maintenance, customer service, and inventory-in-motion visibility.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop transportation operations leaders, administrative staff, driver management personnel, and other assigned associates.
• Foster a highly engaged team culture built on accountability, communication, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, CT-PAT, ISO, company safety standards, and Benore policies and procedures.
• Represent Benore professionally and positively with customers, associates, drivers, vendors, and the community.

Join our leadership team and take on a critical role in shaping the future of transportation at Benore Logistic Systems. We offer a collaborative environment where strong leadership, operational discipline, and continuous improvement make a direct impact on our customers, our associates, and our long-term success.

About Benore

Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. is dedicated to developing and implementing cutting-edge supply chain solutions that enhance our clients' competitive standing and surpass their expectations.

Established in 1994 in Erie, Michigan, Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. remains under the leadership of Jeffery Benore, serving as CEO and President, and Joan Benore, holding the position of Vice President.

As we approach three decades of operation, our unwavering commitment to excellence and meticulous service has propelled us into a comprehensive service provider, optimizing supply chain, transportation, warehousing, and on-site services across the United States.

Our core principle, encapsulated in "A Partnership in Performance," underscores our commitment to delivering world-class service to our esteemed clientele.

“At Benore Logistic Systems, Inc., we believe in challenging the status quo in everything we do. Our actions are focused on becoming a better business partner to our customers, an employer of choice, and exceeding targets for sustainability and social responsibility.” – Jeffery M. Benore, President and CEO

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or a directly related field.
• Proven leadership experience in transportation operations, logistics, dispatch, driver management, fleet operations, or a related operational leadership function.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and mentor large teams across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review performance data, cost reports, operational trends, and financial information to identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience developing action plans, improving operational processes, reducing cost, and driving measurable results.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, deadlines, and operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Experience with transportation management systems such as TMW and/or TMT preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Active driver’s license required. Candidate must be eligible to be insured under applicable company motor vehicle insurance policies.

Benefits

Benefits & Compensation

At Benore Logistic Systems, Inc., we offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits (after 90 days of employment), and a culture that values professional growth and work-life balance. Here are the various programs we offer:

• Compensation & Retirement
• Competitive pay and 401(k)
• Section 125 Pre-Tax Benefit Plan

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc & Telehealth Services
• Wellness programs for chronic conditions, including diabetes and cancer support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial resources

Insurance & Financial Security

• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Work-Life Balance & Professional Growth
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays and training
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee engagement programs

Referral program with incentives up to $2,500 (Eligibility excludes Temporary Employees, Managers, Assistant Managers, Talent Acquisition, Safety and Driver Supervisors, and Human Resources.)

At Benore, we provide a stable, rewarding career with benefits designed to support your success. Apply today!

About Benore Logistic Systems, Inc.

Benore Logistic Systems, Inc., founded in 1994 in Erie, Michigan, delivers top-tier supply chain, transportation, warehousing, and on-site solutions nationwide. Led by CEO Jeffery Benore and Vice President Joan Benore, we uphold our core principle, "A Partnership in Performance," driving innovation and excellence.

“We challenge the status quo to be a stronger business partner, employer of choice, and leader in sustainability.” – Jeffery M. Benore, CEO & President

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