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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a nationwide warehouse network, optimizing operations while aligning with business goals. Drive performance improvement and scalability across multiple regions with a focus...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and strategic growth. Lead a business unit with full P&L responsibility, driving performance, compliance, and community relations while managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Innovate fleet safety management by developing processes, training, and compliance to ensure optimal safety operations across all private fleet locations while collaborating with key stakeholders...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading transportation design projects, enhancing roadway systems, and collaborating with top clients. This role offers the chance to grow your expertise in engineering while manag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $120K *

Optimize facility operations by leading a dedicated team, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring exceptional service delivery while managing budgets and maximizing profitability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of multimodal transit planning by driving product vision and execution. Lead the transition to data-driven operations, enhancing service efficiency and rider experience while collabor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $250K *

Drive the vision for a multimodal transit planning platform, optimizing operations and enhancing rider experiences through data-driven scheduling and seamless integration of planning and execution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing North American Revenue Operations, managing a high-performing team while ensuring seamless execution of sales processes and stakeholder alignment to drive operational exc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $160K *

Shape community infrastructure across Alaska by collaborating with local governments and agencies. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance transportation safety and planning initiatives, while engagin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $160K *

Empower communities by leading transportation and infrastructure planning initiatives across Alaska. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life through data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional logistics solutions by managing carrier networks, ensuring compliant, on-time equipment transport while optimizing costs and enhancing service quality across multiple markets. Driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion logistics excellence by overseeing customer equipment movement, ensuring safe, timely delivery across the network while managing both internal and external transportation programs effectively...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $90K *

Drive compliance and safety for a large trucking fleet, ensuring regulatory adherence, managing onboarding, and maintaining operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to support fleet administra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $235K *

Drive the growth and performance of the PNW transportation design team, overseeing client service, project delivery, and business development while fostering relationships with local, regional, and st...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to lead transportation planning projects, balancing delivery and business development. Leverage your expertise to strengthen client relationships and mentor staff while expanding o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$236K - $369K *

Drive innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver a cloud SaaS platform that enhances fleet management and customer support, ensuring seamless integration and execution of product vision f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$236K - $369K *

Drive the delivery of a cloud SaaS platform by leading multiple engineering teams, ensuring cohesive execution and product vision. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance customer suppor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$236K - $369K *

Lead the charge in delivering a cutting-edge cloud SaaS platform by managing multiple engineering teams, driving product vision, and ensuring seamless integration across workflows and applications for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $205K *

Transform the training landscape by overseeing on-the-job programs for craft employees, ensuring alignment with operational standards and fostering skill development through effective feedback and ass...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $205K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing on-the-job training for field operations. Oversee apprenticeship programs, collaborate with management, and ensure craft employees receive essential training...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $205K *

Unlock potential by overseeing on-the-job training for field operations, ensuring craft employees receive essential skills and knowledge through structured programs and assessments, while collaboratin...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $205K *

Oversee and enhance on-the-job training for field operations employees, ensuring alignment with classroom learning. Collaborate with management to develop effective training programs and assess employ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $205K *

Lead the development and execution of on-the-job training programs for field operations, ensuring craft employees receive essential skills and knowledge. Collaborate with management to enhance trainin...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by shaping a robust EHS strategy that influences enterprise-wide safety culture, compliance, and risk management across diverse operational environments, driving business growth wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$109K - $159K *

Join a team that's driving transportation excellence by leading domestic planning and execution across multiple modes. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance performance, reduce costs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.