Director of Transportation

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team is comprised of support staff and private fleet drivers. All drivers and team members are safety-minded and deliver on our promise for customer service and reliability each day. Perdue Transportation Inc. is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue. Summary Shape the future of transportation and logistics at enterprise scale. As the Director of Transportation, you will provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide commercial fleet operations, private fleets, and inbound and outbound logistics supporting finished packaged goods, agricultural products, and the Farms division. In this highly visible leadership role, you will develop long-term transportation strategy, strengthen safety and regulatory compliance, optimize multi-million-dollar budgets and capital investments, and maximize asset utilization across regional terminals and plant networks. You’ll lead transformational initiatives that advance operational excellence and sustainability while partnering with senior leaders across the organization to balance customer service, financial performance, risk, and operational priorities. This role is ideal for a visionary, strategic leader who thrives in complex environments, excels at driving change across a large organization, and is passionate about building scalable transportation solutions that deliver lasting value and business growth. The salary range for this position is $146,000 - $220,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off. Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Safety Leadership: Champion the enterprise-wide safety vision, fostering a proactive safety culture across all regional terminals, vendor networks, and plant facilities. Regulatory & Policy Oversight: Ensure comprehensive, enterprise-level compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), OSHA, and state-specific regulatory mandates. Risk & Crisis Management: Direct high-level accident, injury, and liability investigations, overseeing corporate risk mitigation strategies and directing systemic corrective action plans. Biosecurity & Animal Welfare Governance: Set overarching corporate policies and specialized training standards regarding animal welfare, humane handling, and biosecurity protocols for live-haul, feed, and chick deliveries across all operating divisions. Multi-Division Network Oversight: Direct comprehensive, multi-site fleet operations spanning finished packaged goods, agricultural products, and complex live-haul Farms divisions. Organizational Leadership & Talent Architecture: Lead a multi-tiered leadership team, including Senior Managers and supervisors. Design and oversee enterprise talent acquisition, executive development, driver retention strategies, and succession planning. Fleet Optimizatio…

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