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Transportation Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Logistics, freight, and supply-chain employers regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this role.
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INTRODUCTION
At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
Do you want to take your career to the next level with a fast-growing global company? Join GXO Logistics. As the Supervisor, Transportation, you will coordinate and handle a variety of transportation activities, as well as supervise day-to-day transportation operations and strive to meet or exceed customer expectations. Become a part of our dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.
PAY, BENEFITS AND MORE
The annual salary range for this role is $62,560.00-78,200.00/ Year. GXO, in good faith, believes this is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This rate may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. You can apply for this role by clicking on the Apply now button at the bottom of this posting (or through the Employee Job Hub if you are a current GXO employee). Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.
WHAT YOU’LL DO ON A TYPICAL DAY:
- Act as a liaison for Transportation, Operations, carriers, vendors and customers
- Lead and supervise transportation staff, including training and evaluating employee performance
- Recommend or initiate hiring, promotions, transfers or disciplinary actions
- Perform the routing, planning, updating and/or tracking duties of orders and shipments
- Complete the analysis and resolution of carrier performance and compliance issues
- Track and trace shipments for customers to ensure on-time, accurate and satisfactory deliveries; provide updates as needed
- Investigate and resolve issues submitted by customers, carriers and/or clients; provide follow-up and reporting as required
- Correctly maintain and generate required reports; properly process, audit and file various documentation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- 2 years of transportation or supply chain experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications with the ability to create complex formulas in Excel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It’d be great if you also have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- Spanish-speaking skills are a plus
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills with experience effectively supervising, coaching and influencing employees
Physical Requirements
This job requires the ability to:
- Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 25 lbs.
- Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
- Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Transportation Manager
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive transportation management experience. EB-3 covers roles needing a bachelor's degree. Confirm which category your employer intends to file under before signing an offer letter.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Freight carriers, third-party logistics providers, and port operators file PERM applications regularly for Transportation Manager roles. Search DOL disclosure data to verify that a prospective employer has sponsored this specific job title before, not just other positions.
Document your progressive management experience carefully
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements. If your resume shows gaps between supervisory roles or uses titles that don't match standard DOL classifications, USCIS may question whether your experience meets the stated requirements during I-140 adjudication.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your region and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for Transportation Managers in your target metro before your salary discussion.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Sorting job listings by sponsorship history saves weeks of outreach to companies that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters Transportation Manager openings by employers with green card filing records, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Ask about PERM timing relative to your current visa status
PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before your employer can file the I-140. If you're on H-1B visa, confirm your authorized stay covers the full PERM-to-I-140 window, or discuss whether your employer will file an extension concurrently.
Green Card Transportation Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Transportation Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Transportation Manager positions can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-2 applies when the job genuinely requires an advanced degree or the candidate has a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive management experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. The employer sets the minimum requirements during PERM labor certification, and those requirements must reflect what the job actually needs, not what you personally hold.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Transportation Managers?
H-1B is a temporary status with a three-year initial period, a lottery cap, and no guaranteed path to permanent residency. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is a permanent immigration benefit with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status approval, but it results in lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Transportation Manager position. DOL reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. The employer then files Form I-140 with USCIS using the certified PERM as evidence of eligibility. You can search O*NET for the occupational classification DOL uses to benchmark this role.
How do I find Transportation Manager jobs where employers will actually sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't specify whether the employer will sponsor permanent residency, which makes filtering by sponsorship intent difficult through general searches. Migrate Mate lets you search Transportation Manager roles specifically filtered by employers with documented green card filing histories, so you can direct your applications toward companies that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers in this job category.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Transportation Managers, a move to a comparable logistics or operations management role at a new employer generally qualifies, but you should confirm the job duties align before making the switch.