Owner Operator Fleet Consultant

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At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Provides necessary assistance to ensure a successful and profitable relationship between KNX and the Independent Contractor.

• Assess and analyze business unit data to identify 'most help needed' (MHN) operations and/or business lines.
• Conducts regular meetings with Owner Operator Consultants to ensure all locations are consistently improving on metrics that impact owner operator retention.
• Provide regular on-site guidance on owner operator retention improvement strategies to all terminals & on site locations focusing on identified MHN locations/business lines.
• Utilize Swift's freight network to create win/win solutions that allow each owner operator to be successful and allow Swift to achieve its business objectives.
• Collaborate with terminals & the Owner Operator Department to develop, implement and continuously improve on-boarding and first year owner operator life cycle.
• Develop strategies and sponsor key initiatives to foster a culture of positive owner operator support to improve owner operator growth and retention.
• Identify and address issues related to owner operator retention. Develop appropriate issue specific training for leaders.
• Utilize network balance data and coordinate with internal departments and owner operator groups to find optimal solutions that meet service commitments.
• Forecast planning center market needs and proactively review current capacity to determine appropriate adjustments in order to provide optimal planning opportunities.
• Work closely with Director of Operations, General Managers & Swift Logistics on specific lane needs based on O/O preferences.
• Coordinate network needs & opportunities with planning leaders and identify capacity re-positioning opportunities and communicate necessary changes to designated employees.
• Monitor outbound freight with designated planning center and be the Service Champion to identify service issues.
• Create standardized reporting and dashboards for owner operator retention metrics.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 5+ years' experience in transportation industry required.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must be able to lead, influence and motivate employees at all levels in a cross functional, diverse and changing environment.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal, decision making and analytical abilities with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Must have strong decision making skills.
• Must be able to prepare and present relevant material in a way that influences others and successfully builds collaboration.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.