About this role
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the direct driver management and supervision of midsize driver count, ensuring safe and timely service movement of freight, load assignment, and providing best-in-class customer service. Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and responsible for all driver compliance and company regulations while working with internal and external contacts to ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of freight and loads. The transportation manager must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day, night, and weekend shifts and ensuring that coverage is accounted for.
Key Responsibilities
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Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity
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Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability
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Utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third-party (customer) systems
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Conduct analysis of fleet opera