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Wood Plc

Director, Energy Consulting

Houston, TX

To support this effort Wood is seeking a Director of Energy Consulting based in our Houston TX office. This person will be responsible for leading and growing the Energy Consulting business in the ...

UHS

Transportation Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility ... Report all van maintenance problems to the Department Director. * Maintain the van log, ensuring ...

UHS

Transportation Coordinator

Houston, TX

Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility ... Report all van maintenance problems to the Department Director. * Maintain the van log, ensuring ...

UHS

Transportation Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility ... Report all van maintenance problems to the Department Director. * Maintain the van log, ensuring ...

UHS

Transportation Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility ... Report all van maintenance problems to the Department Director. * Maintain the van log, ensuring ...

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How much do transportation director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation director in Spring, TX is $91,013.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,600.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Transportation Director job openings in Spring, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,013 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

Director of Transportation - Fleet & Freight Payment North America

Univar Solutions

The Woodlands, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Univar Solutions rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 365 rated logistics

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.
Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.
The Director of Transportation - Fleet & Freight Payment North America will analyze external logistics and transportation networks to reduce overall transportation costs for operations in North America. They will develop process for improvement and integration of internal supply chain as it relates to logistics and transportation work processes as well as coordinate the implementation of logistics and transportation strategies/systems along with the Sr. Director of Transportation and their team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Monitor and manage Regional Logistics Managers (RLMs) and their specific job functions.
  • Develop knowledge of the current TMS systems, as well as new systems that get rolled out, and be able to develop training strategies to train region users on system functionality and to ensure effective use of these tools for daily transportation planning.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of supply chain models for improvements of logistics and transportation network throughout the region.
  • Work with RLMs to identify opportunity lanes for improved service, capacity and/or rates with external carriers.
  • Work with RLMs to improve fleet utilization by driving cost of private fleet usage down through effective order planning, driver efficiency, and overall performance management.
  • Work with Customer Service, MPUs and Sales teams on how to maximize gross margin through effective transportation spend management through process and system execution.
  • Assist in development of regional metric data on internal /external transportation costs.
  • Assist in coordinating expense control programs for logistics and transportation leveraging TMS systems and expense management tools.
  • Assist corporate Transportation team in negotiating freight rates as needed.
  • Work with RLMs and Corporate Fleet Mgr. to identify and optimize low utilization fleet assets in local branches.
  • Work with RLMs to improve DOT compliance.
  • Travel up to 35%.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • 5-7 years of experience in operations.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Leadership experience in large organizations.
  • Proficient using PC based packages such as Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • In-depth knowledge of the chemical distribution industry and facility operation.
  • Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.
  • Familiar with local, state and federal laws as they apply to our operations.
  • Strong analytical skills and presentation/recommendation skills to review supply chain practices and recommend improvements.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with all levels within the organization. Must be able to use tact, understanding and initiative.
  • Ability to recommend strategies and to translate strategies into tactics.
  • Complete knowledge distribution systems, and familiarity with company accounting policies.
  • Good analytical skills and problem-solving ability based on qualitative analysis and real-world experience.
  • Ability to translate long term objectives into implementation plans

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:
This position will be based out of The Woodlands, TX
PAY & BENEFITS:
  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
  • Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
  • Strong work/life flexibility
  • To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
  • To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
  • Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at careers@univarsolutions.com.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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