Mid Level Transportation Manager Jobs
Mid level transportation manager jobs go to professionals ready to own logistics operations end to end, lead cross-functional teams, and make routing or vendor decisions with limited oversight. Roles run across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Garver, Daniels Health, and Buchart Horn competing for transportation managers at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The National Transportation Manager provides strategic leadership and hands-on operational support across Daniels Health's transportation network. This role works directly with Business Unit and Transfer Station leaders to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient transportation operations. The position is responsible for strengthening consistency and accountability across the network, supporting national transportation initiatives, and helping locations establish sustainable daily operations that support continued growth.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide field leadership and operational oversight across all Business Units and Transfer Stations.
- Lead transportation improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, service performance, cost control, and productivity.
- Monitor safety, DIFOT, missed service rates, route adherence, fleet utilization, and labor productivity.
- Implement transportation initiatives with clear ownership, timelines, and accountability.
- Support new business integration, route launches, fleet deployments, technology implementations, and site startups.
- Partner with Fleet, Safety & Compliance, Finance, People & Culture, and Customer Service teams.
- Build a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of transportation leadership experience supporting final-mile delivery operations.
- Experience leading transportation operations across multiple sites.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), and DVIR requirements.
- Experience with route optimization, ELD/GPS/telematics, WMS/CRM platforms, and business intelligence tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, and servant leadership skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience in medical waste, healthcare logistics, environmental services, waste management, or another regulated environment.
- CDL or prior commercial driving experience preferred.
- Experience applying Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
WHY DANIELS HEALTH?
- Influence transportation performance on a national scale.
- Develop and mentor operational leaders.
- Drive meaningful improvements in safety, service, and efficiency.
- Help make healthcare safer through operational excellence.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post-offer hiring process.
INTRODUCTION
The National Transportation Manager provides strategic leadership and hands-on operational support across Daniels Health's transportation network. This role works directly with Business Unit and Transfer Station leaders to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient transportation operations. The position is responsible for strengthening consistency and accountability across the network, supporting national transportation initiatives, and helping locations establish sustainable daily operations that support continued growth.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide field leadership and operational oversight across all Business Units and Transfer Stations.
- Lead transportation improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, service performance, cost control, and productivity.
- Monitor safety, DIFOT, missed service rates, route adherence, fleet utilization, and labor productivity.
- Implement transportation initiatives with clear ownership, timelines, and accountability.
- Support new business integration, route launches, fleet deployments, technology implementations, and site startups.
- Partner with Fleet, Safety & Compliance, Finance, People & Culture, and Customer Service teams.
- Build a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of transportation leadership experience supporting final-mile delivery operations.
- Experience leading transportation operations across multiple sites.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), and DVIR requirements.
- Experience with route optimization, ELD/GPS/telematics, WMS/CRM platforms, and business intelligence tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, and servant leadership skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience in medical waste, healthcare logistics, environmental services, waste management, or another regulated environment.
- CDL or prior commercial driving experience preferred.
- Experience applying Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
WHY DANIELS HEALTH?
- Influence transportation performance on a national scale.
- Develop and mentor operational leaders.
- Drive meaningful improvements in safety, service, and efficiency.
- Help make healthcare safer through operational excellence.
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post-offer hiring process.
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Mid Level Transportation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level transportation manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight specific logistics challenges you led, cost savings you drove, or carrier relationships you managed directly. Tailor your resume to show decision-making authority rather than task completion. Recruiters at this level want to see that you can run a process independently, so lead with outcomes and scope rather than responsibilities.
Which companies hire mid level transportation managers?
Companies hiring mid level transportation managers right now include Garver, Daniels Health, and Buchart Horn, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from manufacturers, distributors, third-party logistics providers, and large retailers that need experienced managers to oversee day-to-day freight and carrier operations without constant senior supervision.
Are there remote mid level transportation manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles still require some on-site presence given the operational nature of the work. About 12% of mid level transportation manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common for roles involving vendor coordination, freight auditing, or network planning that can partly run through digital tools.
How do I move up to a mid level transportation manager role?
Growth into a mid level transportation manager role comes from building ownership over time. That means moving beyond executing tasks to managing carriers, coordinating with warehousing or procurement teams, and taking accountability for on-time delivery metrics. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing freight costs or improving load efficiency, signals the readiness that distinguishes mid level candidates from entry-level ones.
Which industries hire the most mid level transportation managers?
Mid Level transportation manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring because their supply chains depend on experienced managers who can handle freight volume, multi-carrier relationships, and compliance requirements without needing step-by-step direction from senior leadership.