Careers in Transportation

Position Title

Terminal Manager

What the job is like

Terminal managers leads, directs and manages all of the work at a freight terminal, for all inbound and outbound activities.

Responsibilities include supervise and oversee entire operation, driver recruitment, operations, customer relations, P & L, safety and maintenance oversight.

Essential skills or attributes

  • Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Transportation Management Systems
  • Intermediate Math Skills (Algebra, Statistics, Geometry)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and business etiquette (customer service)
  • Basic knowledge of transportation rules and regulations
  • Understanding of supply chain strategies and processes
  • Understanding of supply chain and warehouse theory
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and compliance
  • Experience in the application of regulatory compliance
  • Production and Resource Scheduling
  • Labor Management
  • Coaching and Training
  • Experience in budgets
  • Experience in P & L (Profit and Loss)
  • Experience in staff supervision and management
  • Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data
  • Experience in International Transportation
  • Negotiation skills

Usual required training

High School Diploma/GED. Some companies may require a Bachelor’s Degree. Some college is valued.

Experience required varies by company. Industry related training requirements vary by company.  

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