Director, Transportation Jobs

Explore Director, Transportation jobs for experienced leaders ready to oversee the movement of people and goods. These senior roles shape transportation strategy, manage complex operations, and help organizations deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective service. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Transportation Do?

A Director of Transportation leads transportation functions across a company, public agency, or service provider. Responsibilities may include setting operating plans, managing budgets and teams, overseeing fleets or transit networks, and coordinating with suppliers, customers, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Directors also monitor performance, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop transportation strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Oversee logistics, fleet, transit, or distribution operations.
  • Manage budgets, service levels, vendor relationships, and operating costs.
  • Establish safety, compliance, and performance standards.
  • Lead managers and cross-functional teams through operational change.
  • Use data and technology to improve capacity, reliability, and efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or operations leadership. Strong candidates bring strategic planning, financial management, people leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills. Depending on the role, knowledge of transportation regulations, fleet systems, routing technology, or public transit operations may also be important. A bachelor's degree is often preferred; some employers value advanced degrees or relevant professional credentials.

Where Director, Transportation Jobs Are Found

These roles appear across manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, logistics, healthcare, government, and transportation services. Job scope varies: some directors lead regional fleets or distribution networks, while others manage enterprise-wide strategy or public transportation systems.

Find Director, Transportation Opportunities on Ladders

Browse vetted Director, Transportation openings on Ladders and explore professional positions with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its location, responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details to find roles aligned with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$108K - $130K *

Optimize supply chain operations by leading daily processes, ensuring quality and safety standards, and developing staff to enhance operational efficiency and meet financial objectives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure and services. This leadership role oversees public works and transportation operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and strategi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $90K *

Lead transportation operations by ensuring safe, timely deliveries while supervising drivers and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations. Drive fleet performance and customer satisfaction through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining transportation operations by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing logistics networks, and driving compliance for high-value goods. Leverage your expertise to enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Transform transportation operations by leading a strategic team to optimize logistics, manage budgets, and ensure compliance. Drive innovation and collaboration across functions to enhance service qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Lead and optimize a multi-modal transportation network, managing a large budget and a team of 50+. Drive strategy, compliance, and innovation in logistics for high-value goods, ensuring exceptional se...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in optimizing a multi-modal transportation network, managing a substantial budget and a team of 50+. Drive strategic partnerships, ensure compliance, and innovate logistics solutions f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in optimizing transportation operations, managing a large budget and a team of 50+. Drive strategy for parcel networks and ensure compliance while exceeding performance metrics in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Strategize and lead comprehensive transportation operations, managing a large budget and a team of 50+. Drive innovation, optimize logistics, and ensure compliance while exceeding performance metrics...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Drive strategic transportation operations, overseeing a large budget and team. Lead parcel and van networks, ensuring compliance and exceptional service. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance logi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Lead the future of transportation operations by optimizing a multi-modal network, managing a substantial budget, and driving compliance. Oversee a dedicated team to ensure high-quality delivery of lux...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading warehouse operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement and foster a high-performing team to meet organizational goals in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $180K *

Lead the strategy and growth of Ocean Freight solutions in the U.S. Drive product management, commercial initiatives, and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing U.S. Ocean Freight strategies, driving product growth and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $180K *

Shape the future of Ocean Freight by leading strategy, product growth, and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance customer experie...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $230K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary teams in program management. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance performance, and ensure successful delivery of complex...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of fleet maintenance operations, leading a team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and optimize performance. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance team development, and foster...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $276K *

Help us evolve our IT project portfolio management office to enhance customer-centric services, build strategic relationships, and ensure effective project delivery aligned with agency goals during a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Empower operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and drive accountability across departments. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-qualit...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $205K *

Transform financial strategy as a senior leader in FP&A, driving enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. Collaborate across departments to enhance decision-making and support strat...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career with a key role in transportation engineering, overseeing multiple projects, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with city officials and the public t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead operational excellence across our multi-site Warehousing & Distribution network. Drive performance, develop leaders, and ensure alignment with business strategies to deliver safety, quality, and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$92K - $112K *

Play a key role in ensuring safety compliance and operational excellence for transportation services. Lead safety initiatives, conduct training, manage incident reporting, and foster a safety-first cu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in transportation management by leading LTL strategies, optimizing carrier relationships, and driving cost efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance service levels and perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $247K *

Oversee the global deployment and maintenance of an autonomous vehicle fleet, leading a high-performing field service team. Drive cross-functional collaboration to optimize operations and ensure missi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Transportation do?question toggle

    A Director of Transportation leads transportation strategy and operations, which may include fleet management, logistics, transit services, budgets, safety, compliance, and team leadership.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Transportation jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for significant transportation, logistics, supply chain, or operations experience, along with demonstrated leadership and financial and analytical skills. A bachelor's degree is commonly preferred.

  • What industries hire Directors of Transportation?question toggle

    Employers include logistics and transportation companies, manufacturers, retailers, e-commerce businesses, healthcare organizations, and government or public transit agencies.

  • How much do Director, Transportation jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, organizational scope, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary information.

  • Where can I find Director, Transportation jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Director, Transportation listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.