Transportation Review

Transportation Review: Awrads Ranking

Transportation Review is honored to unveil the Top 10 Directors of Transportation 2026, celebrating leaders whose strategic vision and operational expertise are elevating the standards of modern transportation. By integrating advanced technologies, streamlining complex transportation networks and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, these professionals are driving innovation, strengthening supply chain performance and building transportation systems designed for long-term success.

Top 10 Directors of Transportation - 2026

Director of Transportation, Lincoln Consolidated Schools

Jason Fredenburg has led transportation operations across Michigan school districts before taking the director role at Lincoln Consolidated Schools. He is an active member of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, contributing to policy and funding discussions beyond his district.

Director of Transportation, Kroger [NYSE: KR]

Mark Walter is Senior Director of Transportation at Kruger, where he leads transportation strategy, logistics operations and network optimization. He drives supply chain efficiency, fleet performance and customer service excellence while overseeing complex distribution initiatives and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

Director of Transportation, The Campbell's Company [NASDAQ: CPB]

Scott Orbin is Director of Transportation at Campbell Soup Company, where he leads transportation strategy, logistics operations and supply chain execution. With extensive expertise in procurement, distribution and network optimization, he drives operational efficiency, service performance and continuous improvement across complex transportation networks.

Director of Transportation, Dollar General [NYSE: DG]

Andrew Bates is Director of Outbound Transportation at Dollar General, where he leads large-scale transportation and fleet operations across the company’s distribution network. With extensive logistics leadership experience, he drives operational excellence, cost efficiency and safety while building high-performing teams and resilient supply chain capabilities.

Senior Director of Transportation, Henry Schein

Paul DiFucci is Senior Director of Transportation at Henry Schein, where he has overseen inbound and outbound freight operations for 14 years. A mechanical engineer who came to supply chain through UPS operations, a hedge fund COO role and retail, he leads one of the broadest transportation scopes in the organization.

Director of Transportation, Lincoln Consolidated Schools

Jason Fredenburg has led transportation operations across Michigan school districts before taking the director role at Lincoln Consolidated Schools. He is an active member of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, contributing to policy and funding discussions beyond his district.