Transportation Manager

Employer: D.B.I. Dry-Blast Inc. Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada NOC: 70020 (TEER 0) – Transportation Manager Number of Vacancies: 1 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Wage: $98,800 - $114,400/ annually, depending on experience and qualifications Hours: 40 hours per week Start Date: As soon as possible Language of Work: English About D.B.I. Dry-Blast Inc. D.B.I. Inc. is a privately owned transportation company based in West Edmonton, Alberta, specializing in heavy haul, over-dimensional, and general freight transportation throughout Canada and the United States. We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation solutions to our customers across a wide range of industries. Job Description D.B.I. Dry-Blast Inc. is seeking an experienced and organized Transportation Manager to oversee and coordinate the company's transportation operations in Edmonton, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating daily transportation activities to ensure efficient operations, regulatory compliance, cost management, and the safe delivery of freight, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and specialized loads. The Transportation Manager will oversee dispatch operations, vehicle maintenance coordination, operational planning, personnel management, budgeting, and performance monitoring while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and international transportation regulations. Main Duties and Responsibilities Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the daily operations of the company's transportation activities, including heavy-haul, over-dimensional, and general freight transportation. Establish, implement, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and performance standards to support safe, efficient, and reliable transportation services. Develop and oversee transportation schedules, delivery plans, routes, and resource allocation to meet customer requirements and operational deadlines. Establish and enforce safety policies and procedures for vehicle operation, cargo securement, heavy equipment transportation, over-dimensional loads, and the handling of dangerous goods, where applicable. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, territorial, and state transportation regulations, commercial vehicle safety requirements, hours-of-service rules, and company policies. Oversee dispatch operations and coordinate the assignment of drivers, commercial vehicles, trailers, and equipment to meet transportation demands. Monitor transportation activities to ensure shipments are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer commitments and applicable permits. Oversee vehicle inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair schedules in coordination with drivers, maintenance personnel, and external service providers. Monitor vehicle availability, utilization, fuel consumption, maintenance expenses, and operational performance to improve efficiency and minimize downtime. Manage departmental budgets, monitor operating expenses, approve expenditures within authorized limits, and recommend vehicle, trailer, and equipment acquisitions based on operational requirements. Review operational data, transportation costs, delivery performance, safety records, and service quality indicators to evaluate company performance. Prepare operational reports, budgets, forecasts, and recommendations for senior management regarding transportation performance, staffing, equipment requirements, and policy improvements. Identify opportunities to improve transportation procedures, reduce operating costs, increase productivity, and enhance customer service. Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate transportation personnel, including drivers, dispatchers, and other operational staff. Coordinate employee orientation, training, and professional development to ensure personnel understand their responsibilities, company policies, a…

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