Director of Transportation Job at Julius Silvert, Inc, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Julius Silvert, Inc
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

*This role is ON-SITE in Philadelphia - Relocation Assistance is available*

Position Summary:

The Director of Transportation oversees all compliance and regulatory requirements, including FMCSA/DOT compliance oversight, Samsara ELD monitoring and management, and the management of IFTA, HUT, and CT permits to ensure the organization maintains full regulatory compliance across all transportation operations.

This role encompasses complete responsibility for driver operations, including driver scheduling and routing, recruiting and staffing initiatives, and the development and enforcement of comprehensive driver safety and training programs to maintain high operational standards and regulatory compliance.

Fleet management represents a core component of this position, involving daily DVIR oversight and documentation, vendor management and coordination, fleet fueling operations, maintenance scheduling and oversight, road call management, and performing minor onsite repairs as needed to maintain fleet readiness and minimize downtime.

The Director directly owns all dispatch and logistics operations, including route optimization and compliance, on-time delivery performance management, contingency planning and execution, capacity and utilization planning, and service territory expansion initiatives. This role has direct ownership of routing and dispatch functions rather than cross-functional oversight.

Cross-functional collaboration is essential to this position, requiring partnership with warehouse operations, coordination with the customer service team, alignment with sales objectives, collaboration with the accounting department, and regular engagement with executive leadership to ensure transportation operations support broader organizational goals.

Additional responsibilities include light warehouse crossover duties such as TruckBuilder operations, dock staging coordination, and return processing oversight to support seamless integration between transportation and warehouse functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute transportation strategies to enhance service, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across all delivery operations.
  • Fleet & Route Optimization: Oversee fleet management, route planning, and on-road operations to maximize productivity while minimizing downtime.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all FMCSA, DOT, and safety regulations, maintaining compliance and overseeing any required audits.
  • Team Leadership: Lead a multi-level team, including managers and supervisors, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Customer Experience: Work closely with customer service and operations teams to address delivery challenges and ensure an exceptional customer experience.
  • Budget Management: Prepare and manage budgets, track KPIs, and report on transportation metrics to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years in transportation or logistics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience with fleet management, compliance, and strategic planning.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing large teams and fostering a collaborative culture.
  • Familiarity with eLog software (e.g., Samsara), TMS, and route optimization tools.

EEO M/F/D/V

Our company recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all in accordance with applicable Federal, State or Local Laws.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation package,

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