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Logistics Manager
AJ Transport —South Boston, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Logistics Manager

AJ Transport -
South Boston, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Customer communication
Road transportation operations
Managing logistics operations teams
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Workplace dispute resolution
High school diploma or GED
Dispatching
Supervising experience
Continuous improvement
Computer skills
General management

Full Job Description

Logistics Manager (Dispatch Manager)
AJ Transport | South Boston, VA | Full-Time

Location: 2100 Philpott Road, South Boston, VA
Schedule: Full-Time

Lead the Team That Keeps Our Fleet Moving
AJ Transport is looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to take the reins of our Dispatch Department. If you're a natural leader who knows how to balance people, priorities, and performance - while keeping customers happy and freight on schedule - we want you on our team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll lead the Dispatch team, drive fleet efficiency, and be a key connector between Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Sales, and Customers. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants real ownership over how a dispatch operation runs.

What You'll Do

Supervise, coach, and support the daily work of the Dispatch team
Ensure loads are scheduled and dispatched efficiently while meeting customer expectations
Monitor dispatcher workload, productivity, and performance
Step in on complex customer issues, driver concerns, and operational challenges
Coordinate daily operations with Drivers, Operations, Maintenance, and Safety
Build strong customer relationships through responsive communication and quick problem resolution
Maximize equipment utilization and driver productivity while minimizing empty miles and downtime
Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company policies
Identify opportunities to improve dispatch efficiency and customer service
Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance reviews for Dispatch staff
Prepare and present operational performance reports to management
Jump into dispatch duties directly when operational needs call for it
Take on other duties as assigned

What You Bring

High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
3-5+ years of transportation dispatch experience, including supervisory experience - required
Bonus points for experience managing dispatch of dump trucks, dump trailers, pneumatic bulk trailers, tank trailers, or hazmat transportation
Solid knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and Hours-of-Service regulations
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and computer skills
Sharp decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced transportation environment
A genuine commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement

Bonus Experience We'd Love to See

Background supporting asphalt plants, power generation facilities, concrete plants, bulk LP facilities, or construction/industrial operations
Familiarity with transporting liquid asphalt, LP gas, butane, or other hazardous materials

Why AJ Transport?

Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Supportive team culture with real career growth opportunities

Work Environment
This is a fast-paced transportation office where priorities shift throughout the day. Our ideal Logistics Manager leads by example, supports their team through the chaos, and makes sound operational calls - all while championing a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Ready to lead a team that keeps freight moving? Apply today.

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