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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$140K - $174K *

Elevate your career by leading quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. Drive strategic quality improvements, build capable teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards while enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$82K - $133K *

Elevate your career by managing transit operations, ensuring timely service, and responding to emergencies. Utilize your leadership skills to coordinate with multiple agencies and enhance public safet...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

The Director of Outside Sales is responsible for leading the sales team in the Kansas City office, focusing on maximizing performance and achieving strategic business goals. This role involves managin...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$77K - $105K *

Transform transportation operations by coordinating Parcel and LTL activities, ensuring timely execution and delivery while optimizing performance and cost control across our fulfillment network...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead and manage multi-functional operational support for transit services, ensuring contractor accountability, compliance, and performance management. Strategically align departmental operations with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$87K - $101K *

Advance operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to ensure compliance, enhance performance, and foster strong customer relations in a fast-paced transportation environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $104K *

Take ownership of operations management to ensure efficient paratransit services, overseeing daily operations, staff training, and customer relations while maintaining compliance with policies and enh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $103K *

Transform operations by leading a team to ensure efficient transportation services, manage performance metrics, and enhance customer relations while fostering a safety culture and compliance with regu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$82K - $102K *

Elevate your career by managing operations, ensuring safety, and driving financial performance while fostering strong relationships with clients and employees in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K - $116K *

Shape the future of transportation by overseeing operations, ensuring safety, and driving financial performance. Lead a dedicated team to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction while identif...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $160K *

Optimize operations across multiple contracts, driving safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction while leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Ensure compliance and financial performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Transform project outcomes by leading estimating and management efforts, ensuring competitive bids and successful execution. Collaborate with teams to foster relationships and drive project success wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $129K *

Engage in a dynamic leadership role, guiding operations and personnel to achieve business objectives while ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment in a fast-paced transit setting...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$114K - $130K *

Transform operations by leading a dynamic team to exceed performance goals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive workplace culture in a fast-paced transit environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with FDOT on complex transportation projects, managing design and operations support while overseeing project management and constructability reviews to ensure successful execution and com...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Manage fleet and facilities operations across multiple sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Lead vendor relationships and emergency responses while fostering a collaborative and inclusi...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Empower transportation planning initiatives by managing diverse projects, leading environmental analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure across multiple state...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead passenger mobility risk management strategies, ensuring safety and compliance across the Americas. Collaborate with diverse teams to reduce incidents, enhance service quality, and empo...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Drive operational excellence by leading fleet maintenance across multiple locations, ensuring reliability and performance while fostering team accountability and continuous improvement. Collaborate wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K - $150K *

Strategize financial management and analytics to drive operational efficiency. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting while collaborating with executive leadership to enhance data-driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Transform sales leadership by driving GTM strategies, building high-performing teams, and ensuring revenue growth through disciplined execution and cross-functional collaboration. Elevate enterprise p...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Optimize fleet maintenance operations statewide by leading a team of managers, developing policies, and ensuring equipment readiness. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $102K *

Manage safety and compliance initiatives within the transportation sector, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to conduct audits, training, and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading innovative planning projects that enhance mobility and connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop active transportation facilities...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Innovate transportation solutions by leading active planning projects, enhancing mobility and connectivity through trails and multimodal facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.