At Dale Talent, we connect driven professionals with roles where they can lead with purpose and impact. We’re currently partnering with a respected logistics and operations firm in Georgia that’s seeking a Senior Transport Manager to lead their transport operations.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on operational excellence, team leadership, and delivering performance at scale.
As Senior Transport Manager, you’ll oversee the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s transport operations. Managing people, processes, fleets, and compliance, you’ll ensure goods are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time — every time.
Lead day-to-day transport operations, ensuring effective route planning, fleet utilisation, and cost control
Manage a team of drivers, dispatchers, planners, and fleet maintenance personnel
Ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and state regulations across all transport activities
Oversee vehicle maintenance programs and ensure fleet safety and reliability
Monitor and report on KPIs (on-time performance, cost per mile, fuel usage, delivery accuracy, etc.)
Implement and improve transport management systems and tools
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external transport providers
Drive process improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives
Support hiring, training, performance management, and safety practices for all transport staff
5–10+ years in transport or logistics management, preferably in high-volume or time-sensitive industries
Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams
In-depth knowledge of federal/state transport regulations and compliance standards
Excellent planning, organisation, and analytical skills
Comfortable using TMS platforms and transport performance tools
Effective communicator and confident decision-maker
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or similar preferred
