Regional Manager - Fuel Transportation

Description

 Alpha Transport Inc. is one of the largest petroleum transporters in the Western United  States. It is essential that our equipment operates safely and efficiently. We are looking for a  knowledgeable, detail oriented, and resourceful manager. The regional manager oversees  truck logistics and driver personnel in their assigned market/territory. They are responsible for  the performance of the drivers and of the market. 

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Determines daily route structure for each driver to maximize revenue for each piece of  equipment  ? 
• Serves as the main troubleshooter when operational driver problems occur  ? 
• Contacts customers on a timely basis to update them of shipment status and other  related issues  ? 
• Continually monitors hauled products for quality control  ? 
• Focuses on business development, which includes broadening the customer base  through cold calls and customer or employee referrals  ? 
• Develops employee schedules that ensures each employee is productive while at work,  while also taking into account days off, sick days, holidays, etc.  ? 
• Responsible for employee retention within department  ? 
• Provides day to day supervision of employees in respective area of responsibility
• Maintain equipment maintenance schedules and develop relations with maintenance  and tank shops  ? 
• Dispatch area on main dispatchers days off  ? 
• Manage safety functions directed by safety manager for area: performs IPOs (Incident  Prevention Observation) and DORs (Driver Observation Report), gathers incident  statements for incidents and injuries  ? 
• Staffs, screens, interviews and hires drivers for market: fills out new hire form  ? 
• Daily Manages and reconcile ELD conflicts  ? 
• Corrects time punches  ? 
• Review and submit time sheets  ? 
• Updates and Maintains journey plans for assigned region  ? 
• Provides PPE (personal protective equipment) and orders uniforms for employees  ? 
• Ensures new driver training is properly conducted and documented  ? 
• Documents all personnel issues, concerns, etc. in Paylocity  ? 
• Completes I9 form for new hires within 3 days of hire  ? 
• Fills out exit form upon termination  Other Duties: ? 
• Must be willing to cover days off, vacation, and sick time for drivers.  ? 
• Will work closely with our dispatch team.  ? 
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned. 

Requirements

• Active Commercial Driving License with HazMat, Doubles/Triples and Tanker Endorsements preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Excellent understanding of logistics
• Excellent understanding of the commercial driving industry
• Excellent understanding of both federal and state DOT laws 
• Ability to lead employees and manage their day to day performance
• Ability to work closely with customers and provide excellent customer service  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Ability to use different computer systems to complete job duties
• Ability to properly prioritize multiple needs or demands and determine what should be  escalated
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Accessible by cell phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies and able to  respond to dispatch needs within reasonable time.,  

 We are more than just a trucking company and take great pride in our employees. #TeamAlpha