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Title: Director of Transportation
Location: South Carolina
What You’ll Do
* Lead, coach, and develop the transportation team
* Ensure efficient, safe, and cost‑effective operations
* Conduct yard visits, address driver questions and concerns about routes, loads, and schedules
* Drive continuous improvement in routing, cost control, and driver engagement
* Collaborate with leadership to uphold one of the best safety programs in the industry
* Represent the voice of the drivers—building trust, providing education, and fostering retention in a low‑turnover environment
Why This Opportunity?
* ✅ Non‑union environment with 150+ drivers
* ✅ 10–15 years of sustained growth in a high‑demand market
* ✅ Monday–Friday schedule, ~45–50 hours per week
The Ideal Candidate
* Experienced people leader with a track record of developing drivers into leaders
* 5+ years in transportation management
* Strong knowledge of routing, cost improvement, and DOT compliance
* Critical thinker who can educate drivers on efficient practices while maintaining strong culture and safety standards
* Comfortable with technology and TMS platforms (Samsara experience a plus)
* Class A CDL background preferred
If you’re passionate about leading large driver teams, streamlining processes, and making a real impact on cost and culture, this could be the perfect next step.
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Distribution
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Benefits
* Medical insurance
* 401(k)
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