Transportation Manager

Description

The Transportation Manager will manage and coordinate the daily operations of the transportation department including safety, compliance, equipment and staff. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, and train dispatchers and drivers as needed to achieve departmental goals
• Develop and maintain a culture of safety and positivity that ensures that the highest standards of conduct and professionalism are adhered to
• Develop and maintain an equipment roster and rotation schedule
• Work closely with dealerships to build and maintain truck specifications and build sheets and order new equipment as needed
• Work closely with repair shops to oversee and schedule truck repairs
• Monitor P & L and make necessary changes to ensure that maximum productivity, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility are being achieved
• Become knowledgeable in both state and federal DOT regulations and ordinances to ensure company compliance with all  applicable laws
• Conduct regular safety and compliance meetings with all the drivers
• Monitor and direct maintenance staff to establish and maintain a PM schedule on all departmental equipment
• Make recommendations as necessary to Operations Manager for additional equipment or personnel as needed
• Establish uniform freight rates and lanes and make recommendations as needed for changes
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred.
• Previous experience in dispatching or logistics required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and dispatch software.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and requirements.

Physical Demands 

· Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone

· Ability to navigate an office environment.

· Ability to travel throughout operations facilities as required

· Job may require occasional travel within the United States