Sr. Manager of Delivery / Transportation Manager

Must-Haves

• 10+ years of Transportation / Logistics / Fleet Management experience
• Experience managing large teams (80+ drivers; ideally 100+ employees)
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA compliance, and fleet safety standards
• Experience overseeing CDL A & B driver operations
• Hands-on experience with ELD / fleet monitoring systems (Samsara or similar)
• Experience in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) environments
• Proven experience managing multi-site or cross-dock operations
• Strong understanding of driver compliance (hours of service, DVIRs, inspections)
• Experience owning or contributing to Transportation P&L, budgeting, and cost control
• Ability to track and improve safety scores, KPIs, and operational metrics
• Experience managing fleet maintenance programs and vendor relationships

Plusses

• Experience in food & beverage, grocery, or high-volume distribution (Sysco, US Foods, UNFI, Performance Food Group, SpartanNash, Core-Mark, etc.)
• Experience negotiating repair/maintenance contracts and vendor pricing
• Strong experience with routing optimization and delivery efficiency
• Experience leading regional transportation leaders or multi-layer org structures
• Advanced Excel/reporting skills for KPI dashboards

Job Overview

Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Manager of Delivery / Transportation Manager for a top distribution client in the food & beverage industry. This candidate will lead all delivery and fleet operations across Texas, overseeing a large team, multiple cross-dock locations, and a high-volume route network.

This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective transportation operations while driving continuous improvement across routing, fleet performance, and customer service.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep expertise in DOT compliance, DSD environments, and large-scale logistics, who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site operations and is passionate about building high-performing teams.

Day-to-Day

• Oversee statewide delivery operations across Texas, including 7 cross-dock locations
• Manage 150+ employees and 115 daily delivery routes
• Lead and mentor transportation managers and driver teams
• Hours of Service (HOS)
• Pre/post-trip inspections
• DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports)
• Identifying and resolving vehicle safety defects
• Manage company-owned fleet including maintenance and repair coordination with external vendors
• Own budgeting, cost management, and vendor negotiations for fleet operations
• Track and improve KPIs (safety, cost, service levels, efficiency)
• Drive customer service excellence through effective delivery operations
• Identify routing improvements and optimization opportunities
• Partner with Operations leadership and corporate teams to drive improvements
• Lead productivity initiatives to enhance operational and financial performance
• Foster a strong team culture and engagement across transportation teams

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• How many drivers have you directly or indirectly managed? (Were they CDL A/B?)
• Do you have experience in a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) environment? What type of products were you delivering?
• What experience do you have with DOT and FMCSA compliance?
• Have you worked with fleet tracking/ELD systems like Samsara? How hands-on are you?
• Have you managed multiple facilities or cross-dock operations before? How many sites?
• If one of your cross-dock locations is underperforming on delivery times, how would you diagnose and fix it?
• This role requires hands-on leadership across multiple sites, what type of environment do you thrive in?
• Tell me about the largest fleet you’ve managed (number of vehicles, routes, and drivers).

Work Location: In person