Logistics Manager – Fleet Operations | Hazmat | DOT Compliance
3 days ago
Moonachie
We are seeking a Logistics Manager – Fleet Operations to lead transportation and fleet operations supporting manufacturing and distribution in a regulated / hazardous materials environment. This role is accountable for DOT compliance, hazmat transportation, fleet safety, cost control, and on-time delivery across company-owned fleets and third-party carriers. Key Responsibilities • Lead fleet operations management, including private fleet and common carriers, • Oversee driver management, scheduling, training, CDL and Hazmat endorsement compliance, • Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations, • Manage hazmat transportation, including shipping documentation, placarding, routing, and carrier qualification, • Partner with EHS / Safety on hazmat training, audits, emergency response, and spill prevention, • Investigate transportation incidents, accidents, and hazmat releases; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions, • Optimize routing, fuel usage, fleet maintenance, and transportation costs, • Manage transportation budgets, carrier contracts, and vendor performance KPIs, • Collaborate with manufacturing, warehouse, and supply chain teams to align production and delivery schedules, • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or equivalent experience, • 5+ years of experience in logistics management, transportation management, or fleet operations, • Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, hazmat shipping, driver compliance, and fleet safety programs, • Experience managing hazmat-capable carriers and regulated transportation environments, • Proven leadership experience managing drivers, vendors, and cross-functional teams, • Manufacturing, bulk liquids, or hazardous materials logistics, • Familiarity with SDS, spill response, HAZWOPER, and compliance audits, • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience