Transportation Manager Jobs in Georgia
Transportation Manager jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in freight and logistics, manufacturing distribution, and retail supply chain operations, with openings at every level from first-time supervisors through senior directors of transportation. The heaviest hiring is in and around Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus, where companies like Home Depot, Norfolk Southern, and Mohawk Industries maintain large operations that depend on active transportation leadership. Fleet coordination, intermodal logistics, and carrier contract management are the most consistently sought specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Legacy Risk Solutions
Legacy Risk Solutions is a leading independent insurance agency platform headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia. Through its growing network of agency partners across the Southeast, Legacy provides commercial insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, and risk management solutions to businesses and individuals. Built on a people-first culture rooted in integrity, growth, and partnership, Legacy combines local expertise with the strength and resources of a larger organization to deliver exceptional service and long-term success for clients, employees, and agency partners.
Position Summary
Legacy Risk Solutions is seeking an experienced Transportation Account Manager – Commercial Lines to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of commercial transportation insurance accounts and partnering with Producers to deliver strategic insurance solutions and exceptional client service.
The ideal candidate has strong Commercial Lines experience with specific knowledge of the transportation, trucking, or commercial auto insurance market. This individual understands the unique exposures and coverage needs of transportation clients and is comfortable managing complex accounts involving commercial auto, motor truck cargo, general liability, physical damage, and related coverages.
This role plays a key part in client retention, account growth, and ensuring the timely and accurate servicing of transportation insurance programs while building trusted relationships with clients, carrier partners, and internal teams.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the full lifecycle of commercial transportation accounts, including new business, renewals, endorsements, policy changes, and ongoing account servicing.
- Partner with Producers to develop renewal and account strategies, prepare for client meetings, and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and address changing transportation exposures.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for transportation clients, providing responsive and consultative service regarding coverage, policy, billing, certificates, and other account needs.
- Manage insurance programs that may include commercial auto liability, physical damage, motor truck cargo, general liability, umbrella/excess liability, workers’ compensation, trailer interchange, non-trucking liability, and other transportation-related coverages.
- Prepare applications and submissions for new and renewal transportation business, ensuring carrier partners receive complete and accurate underwriting information.
- Gather and maintain transportation-specific underwriting information, including driver lists, vehicle and equipment schedules, loss history, mileage, radius of operations, commodities hauled, and other required exposure information.
- Review carrier proposals, quotes, endorsements, and policy documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate coverage.
- Review driver and vehicle changes and coordinate policy updates with carrier partners as needed.
- Process endorsements, renewals, cancellations, premium audits, and other policy changes while maintaining compliance with agency and carrier guidelines.
- Coordinate policy binding, billing inquiries, premium audits, non-renewals, and other account activities.
- Manage certificate of insurance requests and ensure certificates accurately reflect policy coverage and contractual requirements.
- Assist with transportation-related filings and documentation required by carriers or regulatory authorities, as applicable.
- Collect loss information, order and review loss runs, and maintain accurate client records and documentation.
- Identify significant changes in client operations or exposures and communicate those changes to Producers and carrier partners.
- Maintain complete and organized electronic files within Applied Epic and other agency management systems.
- Build strong working relationships with transportation insurance underwriters and carrier partners to support successful account management, placement, and client retention.
- Stay informed of transportation insurance market conditions, underwriting requirements, carrier appetites, and emerging industry trends.
- Deliver exceptional client service while ensuring transactions are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
What We’re Looking For
- Active Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license required.
- Minimum of four years of Commercial Lines insurance or account management experience.
- Previous experience supporting transportation, trucking, commercial auto, or fleet insurance accounts strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Commercial Lines insurance products, with an understanding of transportation-specific coverages and exposures.
- Familiarity with commercial auto, motor truck cargo, physical damage, general liability, umbrella/excess, workers’ compensation, and other transportation-related insurance products.
- Understanding of transportation underwriting information, including driver schedules, vehicle schedules, loss history, operating radius, commodities hauled, and fleet exposures.
- Familiarity with transportation insurance certificates, filings, and regulatory requirements preferred.
- Experience working with Applied Epic or a similar agency management system required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and renewal deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Producers, transportation underwriters, carrier partners, and internal teams.
- Professional, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Accident and critical illness insurance options
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legacy Risk Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
About Legacy Risk Solutions
Legacy Risk Solutions is a leading independent insurance agency platform headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia. Through its growing network of agency partners across the Southeast, Legacy provides commercial insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, and risk management solutions to businesses and individuals. Built on a people-first culture rooted in integrity, growth, and partnership, Legacy combines local expertise with the strength and resources of a larger organization to deliver exceptional service and long-term success for clients, employees, and agency partners.
Position Summary
Legacy Risk Solutions is seeking an experienced Transportation Account Manager – Commercial Lines to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of commercial transportation insurance accounts and partnering with Producers to deliver strategic insurance solutions and exceptional client service.
The ideal candidate has strong Commercial Lines experience with specific knowledge of the transportation, trucking, or commercial auto insurance market. This individual understands the unique exposures and coverage needs of transportation clients and is comfortable managing complex accounts involving commercial auto, motor truck cargo, general liability, physical damage, and related coverages.
This role plays a key part in client retention, account growth, and ensuring the timely and accurate servicing of transportation insurance programs while building trusted relationships with clients, carrier partners, and internal teams.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the full lifecycle of commercial transportation accounts, including new business, renewals, endorsements, policy changes, and ongoing account servicing.
- Partner with Producers to develop renewal and account strategies, prepare for client meetings, and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and address changing transportation exposures.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for transportation clients, providing responsive and consultative service regarding coverage, policy, billing, certificates, and other account needs.
- Manage insurance programs that may include commercial auto liability, physical damage, motor truck cargo, general liability, umbrella/excess liability, workers’ compensation, trailer interchange, non-trucking liability, and other transportation-related coverages.
- Prepare applications and submissions for new and renewal transportation business, ensuring carrier partners receive complete and accurate underwriting information.
- Gather and maintain transportation-specific underwriting information, including driver lists, vehicle and equipment schedules, loss history, mileage, radius of operations, commodities hauled, and other required exposure information.
- Review carrier proposals, quotes, endorsements, and policy documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate coverage.
- Review driver and vehicle changes and coordinate policy updates with carrier partners as needed.
- Process endorsements, renewals, cancellations, premium audits, and other policy changes while maintaining compliance with agency and carrier guidelines.
- Coordinate policy binding, billing inquiries, premium audits, non-renewals, and other account activities.
- Manage certificate of insurance requests and ensure certificates accurately reflect policy coverage and contractual requirements.
- Assist with transportation-related filings and documentation required by carriers or regulatory authorities, as applicable.
- Collect loss information, order and review loss runs, and maintain accurate client records and documentation.
- Identify significant changes in client operations or exposures and communicate those changes to Producers and carrier partners.
- Maintain complete and organized electronic files within Applied Epic and other agency management systems.
- Build strong working relationships with transportation insurance underwriters and carrier partners to support successful account management, placement, and client retention.
- Stay informed of transportation insurance market conditions, underwriting requirements, carrier appetites, and emerging industry trends.
- Deliver exceptional client service while ensuring transactions are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
What We’re Looking For
- Active Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license required.
- Minimum of four years of Commercial Lines insurance or account management experience.
- Previous experience supporting transportation, trucking, commercial auto, or fleet insurance accounts strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Commercial Lines insurance products, with an understanding of transportation-specific coverages and exposures.
- Familiarity with commercial auto, motor truck cargo, physical damage, general liability, umbrella/excess, workers’ compensation, and other transportation-related insurance products.
- Understanding of transportation underwriting information, including driver schedules, vehicle schedules, loss history, operating radius, commodities hauled, and fleet exposures.
- Familiarity with transportation insurance certificates, filings, and regulatory requirements preferred.
- Experience working with Applied Epic or a similar agency management system required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and renewal deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Producers, transportation underwriters, carrier partners, and internal teams.
- Professional, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Accident and critical illness insurance options
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legacy Risk Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Transportation Manager Job Market in Georgia
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation manager jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related business field
- Demonstrated experience managing carrier relationships, freight contracts, and routing operations
- Proficiency with transportation management systems such as Oracle TMS, SAP, or MercuryGate
- Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and DOT compliance requirements
- Proven ability to lead dispatcher, driver, or logistics coordinator teams in a warehouse or distribution setting
- Experience with Georgia-based intermodal or port logistics, particularly through the Port of Savannah corridor
Transportation Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation manager in Georgia?
Most transportation managers in Georgia move into the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business administration and several years of hands-on experience in dispatching, freight coordination, or warehouse operations. Georgia does not require a state-issued license specific to transportation management, but candidates who hold a Commercial Driver's License or DOT compliance certifications stand out. Large Georgia employers in distribution and manufacturing typically promote from operations coordinator or logistics analyst roles.
How much do transportation managers make in Georgia?
Transportation managers in Georgia earn a median of about $123,330 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,920 for the lowest 10% to over $207,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring transportation managers in Georgia right now include NV5, WM, and CRH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's concentration of major distribution centers, automotive suppliers, and port-linked freight companies means that demand for transportation managers stays active throughout the year across both the Atlanta metro and the Savannah logistics corridor.
Which Georgia cities have the most transportation manager jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Lawrenceville have the most transportation manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of its role as a regional logistics hub with major intermodal yards and corporate headquarters for retail and manufacturing firms, while Savannah's growth ties directly to the Port of Savannah, one of the busiest container ports on the East Coast, which drives consistent freight management hiring across the surrounding counties.
Are there remote transportation manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Transportation management is fundamentally an on-site, operational role involving carrier oversight, dock coordination, and team supervision, so most Georgia openings require a physical presence. About 50% of transportation manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in network planning, freight analytics, or third-party logistics account management rather than day-to-day operations leadership.
How can I get hired as a transportation manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a logistics coordinator, dispatcher, or transportation analyst at one of Georgia's large distribution or manufacturing employers and building toward a management role from within. Companies with major Georgia footprints in sectors like e-commerce fulfillment, automotive parts, and food distribution regularly hire entry-level operations associates and promote internally. Earning a Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution credential through APICS gives candidates without management experience a concrete differentiator when applying to Georgia operations teams.
Where can I find and apply to transportation manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to transportation manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to see roles in Atlanta, Savannah, and other Georgia markets, find a role that fits your experience and specialization, and apply directly.
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