Transportation Manager

US Foods

. Ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and people development skills while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and safety procedures. Capable of managing transportation operations efficiently, focusing on service, cost, and performance improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CDL-A Employee Driver LeadershipTransportation Operations ManagementDOT Regulations CompliancePerformance Coaching and DevelopmentInventory Control Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Transportation OperationsPerformance ManagementSafety ProceduresRegulatory ComplianceData InterpretationProcess ImprovementDriver Qualification ManagementDelivery TroubleshootingBasic Computer SkillsMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationPeople DevelopmentMotivationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePlanning Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

Food DistributionTransportationDelivery OperationsOSHA ComplianceWorkforce Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost
Manage personnel and drive efficient transportation operations
Ensure safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers
Lead 30 drivers across the Upper Marlboro, Savage, and Frederick Maryland domiciles
Champion safety procedures, processes, and training
Coach, train, and develop drivers and Transportation associates
Discuss performance with Senior Transportation Managers and create plans to address gaps
Motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives
Direct and supervise drivers and clerical associates
Participate in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel
Review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action
Monitor production goals and troubleshoot delivery issues
Ensure adherence to DOT regulations
Identify waste and improve processes
Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings
Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files
Investigate accidents and implement preventative action
Schedule working shifts using planning tools such as Microsoft Excel
Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading CDL-A Employee Drivers in a food distribution environment
Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution required
Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required
Experience as a driver a plus
Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures
Strong leadership, communication and people development skills
Strong understanding of DOT requirements
Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements
Ability to interpret financial and operational data
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training
High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
Ability to perform the specified physical activities
Must work the Mon–Fri, 4 am–2 pm schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive plan bonus may apply
Health insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance