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How much do transportation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation manager in Riverside, CA is $77,933.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $88,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transportation manager?

Transportation Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of transportation operations within an organization or logistics company. They ensure that goods and materials are moved efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely to their destinations. Their duties often include route planning, managing transportation staff, negotiating contracts with carriers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Transportation Managers play a crucial role in supply chain management and help maintain timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.

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

To thrive as a Transportation Manager, you need expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and regulatory compliance, often backed by a bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), fleet tracking software, and relevant certifications like the Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) is highly valuable. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you effectively manage teams and resolve operational challenges. These skills ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant transportation operations in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.

What are some common challenges transportation managers face, and how can they effectively address them?

Transportation Managers often deal with challenges such as coordinating complex logistics, managing fluctuating shipping costs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Effective communication with drivers, vendors, and internal teams is crucial to resolving scheduling issues and responding to unexpected delays. Utilizing transportation management software and staying updated on industry best practices can help streamline operations and improve efficiency. Building strong relationships with carriers and proactively monitoring performance metrics can also minimize disruptions and enhance service reliability.

What is the difference between Transportation Manager vs Logistics Coordinator?

AspectTransportation ManagerLogistics Coordinator
CredentialsOften requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field; certifications like CLTD or CSCP are commonTypically needs a bachelor's degree; certifications are less common but may include logistics or supply chain courses
Work EnvironmentManages transportation operations, oversees drivers and carriers, and plans routes in a logistics or transportation settingCoordinates shipments, tracks deliveries, and communicates with carriers and clients in a logistics or supply chain environment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by transportation companies, manufacturing, and distribution firmsCommon in warehousing, distribution centers, and supply chain departments

The main difference is that a Transportation Manager oversees the entire transportation process, including planning, execution, and compliance, while a Logistics Coordinator focuses on coordinating shipments and tracking deliveries within the broader logistics operations.

How much does a transportation manager make?

The average salary for a transportation manager in Ohio is approximately $70,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience, industry, and company size. Salaries can vary based on certifications, such as a Certified Transportation Professional (CTP), and the complexity of logistics operations managed.

Is transportation manager a good job?

A transportation manager oversees logistics, fleet management, and supply chain operations, often requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The role typically offers competitive salaries, opportunities for advancement, and involves working in fast-paced environments, with some positions requiring certifications such as a Certified Transportation Professional (CTP).
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Infographic showing various Transportation Manager job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,933 per year, or $37.5 per hour.

Insomniac - Nocturnal Wonderland 2026 Seasonal Artist Transportation

Livenation

San Bernardino, CA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago


Live Nation rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 52 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at transportation coordination? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the transportation realm. Is this you? Read on...

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Throughout our 25-year history, Insomniac has produced almost 400 festivals, concerts and club nights for over 4 million attendees in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, with expansions into Brazil, China, Japan and India. Insomniac's premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in May 2019. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac is looking for an Artist Transportation crew member. This position will report to the Artist Transportation Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive artists to and from artist compound to stages

  • Drive artist to and from site, hotel, and sometimes airport or helipad (if offsite driver)

  • Reports to Artist Transportation Manager

  • Some travel may be required (economy)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be 18 or older

  • Clean and presentable attire (show blacks)

  • Must be motivated with an "Everything is possible" attitude

  • Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

  • May work in drastic temperature climates

  • Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.


Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $16.50-$25.00 USD

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Nevada Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful Nevada applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Nevada or perform the position from Nevada. Similar positions located outside of Nevada will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

$16.90 USD Hourly

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

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