Transportation Manager

Location:

Burleson, Texas

Take your career to the next level with NDCP!

National DCP, LLC (NDCP) is hiring talented and driven professionals to join our growing team. We’re a $3 billion supply chain leader supporting over 10,000 Dunkin’ restaurants across the U.S. Our team powers one of the most recognized quick-service brands through innovative logistics, reliable service, and high-quality product distribution. Known for delivering real value and operational excellence, NDCP is at the forefront of supply chain management—and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us keep moving forward.

At NDCP, your work matters. We offer a collaborative, people-first environment where your ideas are heard and your growth is supported. From competitive pay and full benefits to career advancement opportunities, we invest in your success—because when you thrive, so do we. Join us and take the next step in a meaningful, rewarding career.

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DCP offers a robust benefits suite. Check out our career page for our full list of benefits.

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company paid life, AD&D, short and long term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, discretionary) & paid holidays and more!
• Additional benefits: employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do:

• Ensure safe, legal, and on-time delivery of freight to member stores throughout assigned territory.
• Provide direction and oversight of all transportation-related functions at the assigned territory and associated transportation hubs.
• Direction and coordination of route drivers to ensure maximum performance relative to product delivery, service, and good customer relations.
• Ensure customer complaints are investigated and resolved related to in-store service and delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with all company quality assurance standards.
• Develop annual cost savings initiatives that are aligned with company strategic plan.
• Manage the department’s annual operating budget and assist in cost analysis.
• Oversee the hiring, supervision, scheduling, and termination of personnel.
• Effectively schedule, supervise, and direct transportation personnel.
• Monitor Driver performance weekly through Motive and Ortec, counsel Drivers on performance issues and areas for improvement.
• Create a team-oriented environment by developing supervisors, conducting performance appraisals, and communicating updates to processes, procedures and policies.
• Ensure personnel understand and implement safety and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Manage fleet utilization, tracking status of vehicle/equipment, monitoring equipment on Out of Service report and holding all equipment service providers accountable for repairs identified within DVIR’s and PM’s.
• Ensure compliance with DOT hours of service; provide immediate feedback and take corrective action when HOS issues arise.
• Work with the Safety Manager on proper safe driving techniques while using Motive AI Cameras system to identify risky behaviors, proper lifting, and training in all required DOT regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

• BS/BA preferred.
• 5-7 years of multi-state transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
• Demonstrated mastery of the Federal Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledgeable of related OSHA standards and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• SAP experience preferred.
• On Board Computer System Experience required, Motive preferred.
• Prior experience with routing software, Ortec preferred.
• Experience with 3rd-party maintenance vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities required.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
• Willing and able to work flexible/extended work schedules, as needed.
• Class A CDL preferred.

• Ability to perform…