Director of Transportation

Director of Transportation

The Director of Transportation is a high-impact leadership opportunity to build and scale a transportation operation that supports Power Design's growth across the country. The Director will lead the expansion of our private fleet from 5 to 30+ units, implement best-in-class transportation systems, and develop a strong team focused on safe, reliable, and efficient delivery. If you're energized by growth, process improvement, and developing people this is the role.

Position Responsibilities :

• Lead and scale Power Design's private fleet from 5 to 30+ units, including equipment planning, purchasing, maintenance, routing, dispatching, and scheduling for nationwide deliveries.
• Ensure all fleet and driver operations meet DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and Power Design safety standards while managing CDL and non-CDL drivers with a focus on training, performance, compliance, and retention.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, safety programs, and driver incentive plans that support service, efficiency, and retention.
• Manage all outbound freight across LTL, FTL, flatbed, and parcel modes, and negotiate rates, contracts, and service agreements with carriers and logistics partners.
• Implement and optimize Oracle Fusion TMS and telematics systems, track key performance metrics (cost per mile, utilization, on-time delivery, fleet profitability), and drive continuous process improvement.
• Build and mentor a high-performing transportation team, manage annual budgets and cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with field and project teams to align transportation schedules to project priorities.

Here's What We're Looking For

Benefits and Perks :

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.