Logistics Manager - Terminal Operations

WHO WE ARE

We are a well-established transportation company with operations across the country, looking for a hands-on leader to run one of our Central Ohio locations.

THE ROLE

As Terminal Manager, you will own the performance of a local operation leading a team of approximately 50 employees. You’ll be responsible for profitability, safety, service quality, and the people who make it all happen, partnering with regional and corporate leadership, customers, vendors, and drivers to keep freight moving on time and the business growing.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead the Team

■      Hire, train, coach, and develop drivers and office staff, and hold the team accountable to clear goals

■      Keep the location staffed appropriately to meet customer demand

■      Set local procedures that keep people safe and productive

Run the Operation

■      Manage daily operations to deliver freight on time and resolve service issues quickly

■      Track costs, revenue, and equipment use to keep the location running efficiently

■      Maintain accurate inventory records in our transportation software and correct discrepancies promptly

■      Keep company and owner-operator equipment on its preventive maintenance schedule and within budget

■      Follow company purchasing and payables procedures

■      Serve as the point of contact for after-hours and emergency situations

Own Safety and Compliance

■      Champion a safety-first culture across the location

■      Oversee DOT and FMCSA compliance, including Hours-of-Service, CSA scores, accident reporting, and injury reporting

■      Address safety violations and driver performance in partnership with the Safety team

Grow the Business

■      Build strong, profitable relationships with customers and vendors

■      Identify opportunities to increase revenue and improve efficiency

■      Keep leadership informed on staffing, budget, revenue, and operational risk

WHAT YOU BRING

■      3–5 years of leadership experience in transportation, or a college degree plus at least 1 year of transportation management experience

■      Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations

■      Comfort with technology, including Excel and routing or dispatch software

■      Sound judgment using data, KPIs, and budgets to make decisions

■      Strong communication skills with drivers, customers, and executives alike

■      A steady, professional approach under pressure

■      A track record of building positive, productive teams

Why Join Us

Competitive pay, a full benefits package, and the chance to lead your own operation with the support of a stable, national organization.

United Road is the most diversified finished vehicle logistics provider in North America. We employ approximately 1,800 professionals, operating out of nearly 75 locations strategically positioned in every region of the United States, creating a superior and efficient national service network.

Our competitive advantage lies in our ability to provide timely, professional and dependable automobile transport delivery and logistics services. Leveraging our collective strengths, local operational control capitalizes on immediate and regional market knowledge, name recognition, and personal and customer relationships enjoyed by each division. At the same time, United Roads leadership experience, industry leading technology, national purchasing power, and investments in equipment, ensures that we excel in customer service, create an attractive, supportive environment for our employees and provide for the stability and growth of the company as a whole.