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Luxor Healthcare

Transportation Director

Independence, MO · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

) Position Overview Luxor Healthcare is seeking a highly organized and motivated Transportation Director to oversee and coordinate transportation services across our Missouri facilities. This role is ...

Sourcewell

Transportation Director

Staples, MN

$50K/yr

TITLE TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR SUPERVISOR Superintendent of School JOB SUMMARY Performs administrative and skilled trades work planning, scheduling, assigning school transportation services, preparing ...

MMDS

Transportation Director

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

A Transportation Director for an adult day care center manages the safe, daily transport of participants, handling route planning, vehicle maintenance, driver schedules, and regulatory compliance.

Ardurra

Transportation Director

Phoenix, AZ

Overview The Transportation Director will have operational responsibility for a portion of the business and plan, direct, and oversee transportation projects within Ardurra's Rocky Mountain Region ...

Jake's Fireworks

Transportation Director

Pittsburg, KS

$80K - $100K/yr

Transportation Director Location: Pittsburg, KS Department: Logistics Reports To: Chief Operations Officer Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually Position Overview: The Transportation Director for ...

Sourcewell

Transportation Director

Cass Lake, MN · On-site

$50K/yr

Cass Lake-Bena TITLE TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR SUPERVISOR Superintendent of School JOB SUMMARY Performs administrative and skilled trades work planning, scheduling, assigning school transportation ...

City of Flint, MI

Transportation Director

Flint, MI · On-site

$44.89 - $49.77/hr

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Transportation Department including engineering ...

Luxor Healthcare

Transportation Director

Independence, MO · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Position Overview Luxor Healthcare is seeking a highly organized and motivated Transportation Director to oversee and coordinate transportation services across our Missouri facilities. This role is ...

Orange County, NC

Transportation Director

NC · On-site

$50K/yr

Continuous General Description The Orange County Transportation Department has an opening for a Transportation Director. You MUST click on the link below to apply at this external website. Please ...

Ardurra

Transportation Director

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Overview The Transportation Director will have operational responsibility for a portion of the business and plan, direct, and oversee transportation projects within Ardurra's Rocky Mountain Region ...

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How much do transportation director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation director in the United States is $107,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Transportation Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transportation Director, you need expertise in logistics management, regulatory compliance, and budgeting, often supported by a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or business administration. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), fleet tracking software, and relevant certifications like Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) is highly beneficial. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set top candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and leading teams in a dynamic transportation environment.

What are some of the primary challenges Transportation Directors face when managing large fleets and how can they address them?

Transportation Directors often encounter challenges related to maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing budgets within large fleet operations. Balancing timely deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and driver scheduling requires effective communication and strong organizational skills. Successful Transportation Directors leverage technology, such as fleet management software, and foster collaborative relationships with drivers, maintenance teams, and logistics partners to address these challenges. Proactively analyzing data and adapting processes helps them anticipate issues and improve overall transportation performance.

What Is a Transportation Director?

A transportation director is in charge of transportation logistics. They typically set up the distribution routes and oversee the delivery of goods or products. They do this by utilizing trucking or other transportation routes. A transportation director may also work for a municipal department, helping arrange public transit such as bus, ferry, or train routes. If they work for a school, job duties involve overseeing bus routes for students.

What does a Transportation Director do?

A Transportation Director is responsible for overseeing and managing all transportation operations within an organization, such as a school district, city, or private company. Their duties include planning routes, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, supervising staff, and coordinating the maintenance of vehicles. They work to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective transportation services to meet organizational needs. Transportation Directors often collaborate with other departments and external agencies to optimize transportation logistics and address any issues that arise.
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Infographic showing various Transportation Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,525 per year, or $51.7 per hour.
Transportation Director

Transportation Director

Volunteers of America National Services

Lanham, MD • On-site

$73K - $79K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Volunteers Of America rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

326th of 710 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Come join our awesome team as a Transportation Director at the Senior Community Care of Maryland! We are offering great benefits and wonderful work environment!

Senior Community Care of Maryland is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization

Job Highlights:

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan;
  • Career scholarships;
  • Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

About the job:

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Pay: $73,923.20-$79,227.20 Annually

The Transportation Director under the supervision of the Executive Director is responsible for the transportation program, including transport of residents/participants, meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all drivers and dispatchers. Oversees vehicle repairs and maintenance. Responsible for meeting departmental budget goals

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Two (2) years of administrative/supervisory experience, in a transportation setting
  • Five (5) years of experience in the transportation industry.
  • Have (1) year experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
  • High school diploma required
  • Valid Driver’s License in state of hire.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
  • Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Preferred:

  • College degree preferred

 

Essentials: 

  1. Supervises the transportation departmental staff. Responsible for departmental hiring, orientation, competency, and training procedures.
  2. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
  3. Communicates Interdisciplinary Team decisions, participant changes, plan of care changes, and updated information to transportation staff on a daily basis.
  4. Ensures responsibility for running and maintaining transportation scheduling software program.
  5. Ensures effective daily communications, via radio calls or otherwise, between PACE Center, transportation drivers, dispatch and Transportation Coordinator.
  6. Ensures the scheduling, coordination, communication of the driver route assignments of Senior Community Care Program.
  7. Ensures the scheduling of transportation for all participants outside appointments.

Senior Community Care of Maryland - PACE:

Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

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