Transportation General Manager

The Transportation General Manager will manage multiple locations within dedicated customers. This individual will build and maintain relationships with our drivers, managers, and customers, as well as develop strategies that improve productivity and improve profits. In addition, this position will manage employees assigned to the assigned locations. Other requirements will be managing the P&L for each location to budget and continually improving processes that result in improvement opportunities to reduce customer costs. May manage one or more Department/Terminal Managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-facility P&L accountability and operations management & oversight
• Operate multi facility account performance management & reporting
• Customer satisfaction & Relationship management
• Project management and Implementation of strategic initiatives for both internal and external customers
• Supervise staff for assigned accounts (Hire, promote, coach, develop, performance management)
• Encourage new business development growth
• Manage turnover
• Maintain driver relationships
• Manage KPI’s for all employees 

• Support and promote a Safety 1st culture

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and always-changing environment
• Ability to manage people successfully
• Exhibit data analysis skills to continually improve processes that will result in opportunities to reduce operational and customer costs.

Education/Experience

• Lean Certification or other CPI certifications preferred 
• 8+ years management experience in Transportation & Logistics required
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 8+ years equivalent work experience 

Competitive Compensation

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

• Expected Pay Range: $75,952.00-$87,345.20
• Full Pay Range: $75,952.00-$124,337.00
• Pay Grade: 11
• 401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
• Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most.

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Access
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Time to Recharge

We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Time off to Volunteer

Culture-Driven Perks

We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

• Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
• Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
• Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
• Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor