Managers in transportation operations

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Managers in transportation operations

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a transportation company

• Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods, and ensure compliance with transport regulations

• Oversee the dispatch, maintenance and service of vehicles, vessels or aircraft

• Control the company or departmental budget, including acquisitions

• Monitor company's or department's performance, prepare reports for senior management, and plan for changes to schedules and policies

• Recruit personnel and oversee their training.

• Managers in transportation freight traffic

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of or department responsible for coordinating, arranging and monitoring the transportation and movement of goods

• Arrange shipping documentation and oversee the schedule, dispatch and tracking of goods

• Set transportation service rates and performance indicators

• Develop plans and procedures for the transportation and storage of goods

• Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates

• Control the departmental budget

• Recruit personnel and oversee their training.

• Managers in transportation operations

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering is usually required.

• Several years of experience in transportation operations are usually required, including supervisory experience.

• There is little or no mobility between managers in transportation operations and managers in transportation freight traffic.

• There is little or no mobility between transportation managers of land, sea and air transportation operations.