About this role
Job Summary
Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the assigned MedTrans fleet including proper maintenance and the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and drivers. Ensure compliance with all state Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company regulations.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Optimize daily routes and activities based on branch and fleet workloads as well as available Customer order information.
- Ensure all drivers are properly trained according to MedTrans requirements.
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the MedTrans vehicle maintenance policy.
- Recruit, hire, train and discipline all drivers.
- Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with drivers as required by DOT and/or company policy.
- Lead day-to-day activities of employees. Assign, monitor and review progress and accuracy of work, direct efforts and provide technical guidance on more complex issues.
Required Experience:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Work Experience
- Experience managing and dispatching drivers and use of routing software.
- At least 2 years of experience coaching, mentoring and training staff.
- Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations.
- Basic level skill