Transportation Manager at Werner Enterprises in Naperville, IL
- Company: Werner Enterprises
- Location: Naperville, IL
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $59,935.20 - $79,913.60 annualized salary
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs. These needs include, but are not limited to home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, equipment issues, etc. This is done using our operating systems, customer operating systems, driv…
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs. These needs include, but are not limited to home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, equipment issues, etc. This is done using our operating systems, customer operating systems, driver telematics communications, face to face communication and phone/text communication.
- Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, etc. with driver needs and availability.
- Understand and adhere to our customer’s dynamics service expectations, goals, and initiatives as they relate to improving value for the Customer and Werner.
- Interface with various departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
- Work closely with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and/or the Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
- Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics) and/or two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience in the truckload industry preferred.
- Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, proven management ability, and skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system required.
Skills
Required
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven management ability
Benefits
- We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.
- The expected starting pay range for this position is $59,935.20 - $79,913.60 annualized salary. Offers determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner® provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.