Director of Transportation

The Director of Transportation provides high-impact operational leadership across transportation and field operations teams, translating strategy into results with authority and executive presence. This role partners closely with the Senior Director to ensure consistent leadership practices, operational discipline, and strong team development. The Director brings hands-on transportation experience and credibility with drivers and frontline teams, serving as a trusted decision-maker, coach, and problem-solver.

The Director drives operational excellence, fosters innovation, and encourages practical improvements that enhance safety, service quality, efficiency, and growth potential while maintaining alignment with senior leadership direction.

• Lead and coach senior managers, setting clear expectations and holding teams accountable
• Maintain a strong, visible presence in the field to stay connected to operational realities and frontline teams
• Execute transportation and field operations priorities safely, efficiently, and reliably make operational decisions that drive consistency, efficiency, and scalability across teams
• Identify and address operational gaps, process improvements, and resource needs
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging practical ideas from leaders and teams
• Translate field insights into operational improvements that support growth and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive results
• Monitor performance, track key metrics, and proactively address challenges
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, crane operations, and other regulations
• Uphold company values and promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical business practices.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, operations, or a related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and significant operational leadership experience
• 5 or more years of experience in transportation or field operations management, most importantly in heavy haul equipment
• Hands-on experience in transportation or field operations, including driving or frontline roles
• Leadership experience managing managers in operational environments
• Proven ability to build strong teams and improve operational performance
• Credibility with drivers, field teams, and operational leaders
• Strong executive presence, coaching, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience in construction, energy, heavy haul, crane operations, or multi-site operations preferred

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise systems
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD/AutoTURN for routing and mapping

• Strong growth opportunities due to the company’s relatively small size compared to large competitors
• More family-oriented culture versus being “just a number” at larger companies with hundreds of trucks
• High industry impact despite limited equipment
  , competing effectively with much larger organizations
• Lean asset base
  , operating with approximately:
• 16 company-owned trucks
• ~20 owner-operator trucks leased under the company’s DOT number
• Significant upside for expansion
  , as the company already has a strong market presence with comparatively few assets