National Transportation Manager

Daniels Health

. Provide field leadership and operational oversight across all Business Units and transfer stations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation management, operational oversight, and compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to implement transportation programs, optimize routes, and enhance service performance while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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Transportation Management LeadershipRoute OptimizationSafety Compliance (DOT, HOS, DVIR)Data-Driven Decision MakingServant Leadership

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Hard Skills

Transportation ManagementOperational OversightRoute OptimizationKPI AccountabilityFleet ManagementCost ControlPerformance MonitoringData AnalysisCompliance ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationServant LeadershipCoachingBuilding TrustInfluencing Across Functions

Tools & Technologies

ELD/GPS/TelematicsWMS/CRM PlatformsBusiness-Intelligence ToolsAdvanced ExcelDriver-Safety Camera Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationMaster's Degree (Preferred)CDL (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

TransportationLogisticsFinal-Mile DeliverySafety StandardsOperational ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementKaizenSix SigmaRegulated Service Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide field leadership and operational oversight across all Business Units and transfer stations
Spend time on site with leadership and driver teams to assess performance, address priorities, and support daily execution
Lead transportation improvements that strengthen efficiency, compliance, service performance, and cost control
Review routes, labor, overtime, fuel use, fleet capacity, and utilization, and work with Finance to confirm financial results
Establish operating standards, best practices, and KPI accountability
Monitor safety, compliance, DIFOT, missed service, route adherence, truck utilization, and labor productivity
Implement initiatives with Business Unit Directors, Transportation Managers, Supervisors, and frontline leaders
Set responsibilities and timelines, resolve barriers, and follow up until actions are completed and results hold
Drive current transportation programs and evaluate proposed initiatives with the National Director of Transportation
Implement approved changes and support new business, routes, fleet, technology, and site launches
Identify and resolve staffing, capacity, service, safety, and network-performance challenges
Reinforce transportation safety requirements, HOS compliance, and vehicle-inspection completion
Guide sites through operational changes with communication, training, and follow-up
Partner with Fleet, Safety and Compliance, Finance, People & Culture, Customer Service, and other stakeholders
Provide updates on performance, risks, actions, and results
Build a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Coach site leaders and support driver development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics/Transportation, Operations Management, or a closely related field
Minimum 5 years of transportation management leadership experience with responsibility for local and regional final-mile delivery operations
Regional and national transportation leadership experience across multiple sites
Demonstrated success implementing transportation programs, strengthening operating standards, resolving operational challenges, and improving safety, service, cost, capacity, or productivity
Working knowledge of transportation safety and compliance, including Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, hours of service (HOS), and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR)
Experience with route optimization, ELD/GPS/telematics, DVIR, driver-safety camera systems, WMS/CRM platforms, and advanced Excel or business-intelligence tools
Ability to use route, labor, fleet, staffing, and customer-service data to set priorities, make decisions, and hold teams accountable for performance
Strong communication, sound judgment, and a hands-on servant-leadership approach
Ability to coach teams, build trust, and influence across functions without relying on positional authority
Ability and willingness to travel frequently to Business Units and transfer stations
Master's degree, experience in regulated service environments, CDL or prior commercial-driving experience, and Kaizen/Six Sigma experience are preferred or valued but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible employees may participate in Daniels Health benefit programs, including health, retirement, paid-time-off, and other offerings, in accordance with current plan terms
Opportunity to help make healthcare safer while influencing national transportation performance, developing site leaders, and taking ownership of operational priorities
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation available in accordance with applicable law