Transportation Director jobs in Springfield, MA

Transportation Director directs, develops, and implements overall operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Develops and directs operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Director monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to forecast and meet capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Director oversees the acquisition and oversight of transportation providers. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Transportation Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Transportation Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Business Development - Dedicated Contract Carriage
  • Miller Transportation Group
  • Springfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Director of Business Development - Contract Contract Carriage is directly responsible for identifying and closing new business for Miller Dedicated Services. You will be contracting trucks and drivers based on company gross profit guidelines, volume and customer satisfaction standards as an individual contributor. This position can be based out of New England or possibly upstate New York.

    You Will:

    • Business is built on customer satisfaction and you will devote himself/herself to guaranteeing satisfaction to customers.
    • Determine each customer's needs by asking questions and actively listening.
    • Maintain a prospect development system that lists prospects for a sales customer database. 
    • Meet minimum standards set for new contacts, cold calls, proposals and sales goals.
    • Attend sales meetings as needed.
    • Maintain a customer follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business.
    • Keep abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to customers.
    • Establish personal goals consistent with company standards of productivity, and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
    • Report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews and analyses.
    • Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
    • Understand the terminology of the trucking business and keep abreast of technological changes in the various products.
    • Know and understand the transportation world, costing on all items of dedicated trucking, various solutions for customer needs, and be able to explain these to the customer.
    • Utilize all sales tools provided by the Company, including proposals, visuals, cost comparisons, promotional and sales items.  Assist in creating additional sales tools as needed.
    • Know and understand the federal, state and local laws which govern trucking.
    • Introduce customers to Miller personnel to emphasize the quality and efficiency of company operations and assist with implementation and account management after the contracts are executed.
    • Assist the Company's staff in the collection of accounts receivable for assigned customers.

    You Have:

    • New business development experience
    • Experience in the transportation and/or trucking industry
    • College Degree or equivalent work experience
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills
    • The ability to meet and exceed minimum sales quota
    • Experience doing new business development in the Dedicated Trucking space is ideal

    We Have:

    • Competitive compensation with OTE expected to be in the $150-175/K range
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental including HSA and FSA options
    • Company-paid life insurance
    • Advancement Opportunities
    • Paid Holidays and Vacation

    If you are looking for a great safe work environment, look no further. Miller is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected class.

  • 15 Days Ago

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Transportation driver
  • Sevita
  • West Springfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while remaining ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Transportation Supervisor
  • Martin Brower
  • Enfield, CT FULL_TIME
  • Overview Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for ou...
  • 20 Days Ago

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TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
  • Hood
  • Agawam, MA FULL_TIME
  • ** THIS POSITION OFFERS A 5K SIGN ON BONUS!! ** Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your fut...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Transportation Associate
  • Loomis Village
  • South Hadley, MA FULL_TIME
  • Per Diem SUMMARY Responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation service for our residents to and from special events, medical appointments and field trips. Proactively communicate with resid...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Transportation Associate
  • Applewood Retirement Living
  • Amherst, MA FULL_TIME
  • Do you want to work for a company where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults? The Loomis Communities offers Great Benefits including 403b retirement, PTO, sick time and more! Per Die...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Transportation Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Longmeadow, MA
  • Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative Transportation Director to join their team.As Transportation Dir...
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Transportation Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Amherst, MA
  • Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative Transportation Director to join their team.As Transportation Dir...
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Transportation Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Suffield, CT
  • Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative Transportation Director to join their team.As Transportation Dir...
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Transportation Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative Transportation Director to join their team.As Transportation Dir...
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Transportation Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Westfield, MA
  • Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative Transportation Director to join their team.As Transportation Dir...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Sunderland, MA
  • Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative Transportation Director to join their team.As Transportation Dir...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Easthampton, MA
  • Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative Transportation Director to join their team.As Transportation Dir...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director of Transit & Charter Services
  • UMass Amherst
  • Amherst, MA
  • About UMass Amherst UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Springfield is located at 42°6′45″N 72°32′51″W / 42.11250°N 72.54750°W / 42.11250; -72.54750 (42.112411, −72.547455). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.1 square miles (85.7 km2), of which 31.9 square miles (82.5 km2) are land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), or 3.65%, are water. Once nicknamed "The City in a Forest," Springfield features over 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2) of urban parkland, 12% of its total land area. Located in the fertile Connecticut River Valley, surrounded by mountains, bluffs, and rolling hills in all cardinal directions, Spring...
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Income Estimation for Transportation Director jobs
$167,949 to $221,485
Springfield, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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