Transportation Manager

About FWT Logistics FWT Logistics is a motor carrier, 3PL, drayage, and cold chain company with operations in Carson and Oakland, California. We move containers out of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, run warehouse operations, and handle temperature-controlled freight for customers who depend on us for on-time, compliant service. About the Role The Transportation Manager runs day-to-day trucking operations for our Carson location. You will lead the dispatch team and drivers, plan and execute daily moves, keep the fleet compliant and safe, and make sure freight moves on time and on budget. This role reports to the [Director of Operations] and works closely with warehouse, customer service, and billing. What You Will Do Lead, train, and manage dispatchers and drivers, including company drivers and owner operators Plan daily loads and routes to maximize truck use and meet customer deadlines Manage port operations at POLA and POLB, including appointments, last free days, chassis, empty returns, and terminal issues Monitor and reduce per diem, demurrage, and detention exposure Keep the fleet compliant with DOT and FMCSA rules, including hours of service, ELD, DVIRs, driver qualification files, and drug and alcohol testing Maintain compliance with port concession requirements, the Clean Truck Program, and CARB regulations Support the safety program, including pre-trip inspections, spot checks, safety meetings, and accident and incident follow-up Coordinate truck and trailer repair and maintenance to keep equipment on the road Source and manage outside carriers when extra capacity is needed Track and report KPIs such as on-time performance, turn times, cost per move, and driver productivity Handle escalated service issues with customers and resolve them quickly Work with HR on driver hiring, onboarding, performance, and retention Oversee reefer and cold chain moves to make sure temperature requirements are met What We Are Looking For 3 to 5 years of transportation or dispatch management experience, with drayage experience strongly preferred Hands-on experience with POLA and POLB terminal operations Experience managing dispatchers and drivers Strong working knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and CARB regulations Experience with a TMS and ELD platforms Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions when plans change Comfortable with Excel and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace Clear, direct communication with drivers, customers, and leadership Nice to Have Class A CDL Bilingual in English and Spanish Reefer or cold chain experience Experience working with owner operators Pay: $70,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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