A transportation manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a company's transportation operations, including planning and scheduling shipments, managing routes, tracking orders, ensuring compliance with regulations, monitoring transportation costs, and maintaining vehicle fleet upkeep, with the primary goal of delivering goods efficiently and cost-effectively.  Key responsibilities of a transportation manager may include:

• Driver management: Monitoring driver qualifications, training, and compliance with safety regulations.  Shipment tracking: Utilizing transportation management systems to monitor the movement of goods throughout the supply chain.  Cost control: Analyzing transportation expenses and identifying opportunities to reduce costs.  Carrier selection and negotiation: Identifying and contracting with reliable transportation carriers at competitive rates.  Compliance management: Ensuring adherence to all local, stat...