Explore Transportation Jobs Paying $100,000 and More

Transportation keeps people and goods moving—and it relies on skilled professionals to guide strategy, manage complex operations, and improve safety and efficiency. Explore vetted transportation opportunities on Ladders, including roles in transportation management, fleet operations, logistics, planning, and executive leadership. Ladders focuses on professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities aligned with their expertise.

Career Paths in Transportation

Transportation careers span public transit, trucking, aviation, rail, shipping, and supply chain operations. Senior professionals may lead regional or national operations, oversee fleets and transportation networks, manage budgets and compliance, or develop strategies for infrastructure and service delivery. Common opportunities include transportation director, operations executive, fleet manager, logistics leader, and transportation planner.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers often seek a combination of operational knowledge, leadership, and analytical ability. Relevant strengths may include transportation planning, route and fleet optimization, regulatory compliance, safety management, budgeting, vendor relations, data analysis, and team development. Experience with transportation systems and industry regulations can also be valuable, depending on the role and sector.

Find Your Next Transportation Role

Browse transportation jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities suited to experienced professionals. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then tailor your résumé to highlight measurable results, leadership experience, and improvements you have delivered in transportation or logistics operations.

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$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by managing yard operations, optimizing logistics, and leading a dynamic team. Drive efficiency, ensure safety compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction while supporting busine...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$67K - $104K *

Champion impactful change in transportation systems through analysis, customer interaction, and system administration. Collaborate with teams to enhance responsiveness and improve data-informed infras...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$153K - $164K *

Shape the future of marine operations as you oversee the safe and efficient maintenance of tugboat machinery and systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$153K - $164K *

Oversee the safe and efficient operation of all machinery and systems on the tugboat, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintenance standards while coordinating with crew and management fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $183K *

Unlock potential by driving tailored sales strategies for Enterprise clients, fostering long-term relationships, and managing complex negotiations to deliver exceptional wireless solutions that meet d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $236K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in GenAI platforms, managing product lifecycles, and enhancing employee experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features that al...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $236K *

Take ownership of the GenAI platforms and MCP server requests, managing the product lifecycle and feature roadmap. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance employee experie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$104K - $156K *

Transform daily operations by leading a dynamic team in the Operations Command Center, ensuring efficient dispatch and safety protocols for bus and rail services while managing performance and emergen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing fulfillment operations, ensuring service-level excellence from dock to door. This hands-on role drives performance, educates partners, and leads operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Elevate brand visibility and strategic communications by leading a dynamic marketing team. Drive innovative campaigns, enhance internal and external messaging, and oversee government relations to alig...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the Port's Windows server infrastructure by planning, implementing, and supporting both physical and virtual servers, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while collaborating with p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $124K *

Drive workforce forecasting and planning excellence by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing analytical capabilities, and aligning staffing strategies with organizational goals. Partner with leader...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing subway service by supervising CBTC projects, driving testing, design, and implementation while ensuring minimal operational disruption and promoting modernized signaling s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion modernization efforts at the Operations Control Center, overseeing dynamic and static testing for subway signaling projects, improving service delivery while collaborating with diverse teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in modernizing subway signaling systems, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring successful project execution as a Train Service Supervisor in a dynamic operations environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $145K *

Innovate by leading diverse Agile teams in application development and support, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that align with business priorities while fostering strong stakeholder relationships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $92K *

Drive success by managing finance and admin for Fairs & Events, ensuring timely reporting, vendor management, and operational support. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and maintain financi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive HR initiatives, enhance talent management, and support business leaders in fostering employee engagement and change management across diverse functions and locations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $90K *

Shape the future of HR by leading a multi-site team, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance across diverse operations. Collaborate with management to enhance workforce strategies and del...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Deliver oversight on airport construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Collaborate with clients and contractors to enhance infrastructure across the Northeast, while ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Champion legal excellence by overseeing SEC compliance, corporate governance, and litigation management. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulations, while pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by developing national sales strategies and building lasting partnerships in the transportation sector. Leverage your expertise to drive revenue growth and enhance customer rela...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of logistics by driving national sales strategies, building partnerships, and leveraging technology to enhance customer relationships and revenue growth in a dynamic, non-territory-ba...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$191K - $239K *

Join a dynamic team as a hands-on cloud architect, guiding engineers in building scalable, cloud-native software on AWS. Collaborate across teams to solve complex architecture challenges and establish...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of transportation jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional opportunities in areas such as transportation management, fleet and operations leadership, logistics, planning, and executive management. Available roles vary over time.

  • Do transportation jobs on Ladders pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check individual listings for compensation information and details about the role.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for senior transportation roles?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the position and employer. Senior roles often call for relevant industry experience, leadership ability, operational or logistics expertise, and knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.

  • How can I improve my chances of landing a transportation leadership job?question toggle

    Emphasize relevant leadership experience and measurable results, such as efficiency improvements, safety performance, cost management, or successful projects. Tailor your résumé to the responsibilities and qualifications in each listing.