Occupation information for

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Currently Employed: 423

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $48.52 - $71.39

Typical Annual Salary: $100,900 - $148,500

• Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
• Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
• Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
• Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment.
• Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
• Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
• Supervise workers assigning tariff classifications and preparing billing.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.

• Desktop computers
• Forklifts
• Notebook computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
• Radio frequency data communication equipment

• Accounting software
• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
• Route navigation software