Join ZMC Logistics as a Transportation Manager overseeing fleet operations, driver recruitment, and DOT compliance. Enjoy competitive pay, 401(k) matching, and day-one benefits.
DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:- Driver Recruiting and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain top-performing drivers, and supervisors as needed ensuring a stable and efficient workforce.
- DOT Compliance: Ensure all drivers and supervisors comply with Department of Transportation, and other agencies' regulations and company policies, maintaining the highest standards of safety and legal adherence.
- Optimize fronthaul and backhaul opportunities to maximize revenue and improve fleet efficiency by offering guidance and directives to the dispatch team.
- Transportation Expense Reduction: Assist and support the Transportation President to identify and implement cost-saving measures within transportation operations, enhancing overall profitability.
- Oversee, support, coordinate the transportation department's daily activities, including scheduling, routing, and dispatching vehicles and drivers.
- Meet transportation performance metrics as assigned to you by the Transportation President.
- Assist with developing and maintaining staff performance metrics and reports, use data to identify areas for improvement.
- Learn all aspects of dispatch and fill in during vacations, and personal days.
- Oversee and support the Fleet Shop Service Manager to ensure proper and timely repair of the fleet, ensuring vehicles are in optimal condition and minimizing downtime.
- Maintain/own fuel tax data entry to drive timely IFTA filing by third-party provider.
- Ensure all accidents and incidents are addressed to include accurate reporting, insurance processes, remedial training, disciplinary action, and root cause analysis.
- Additional responsibilities as necessary
Requirements- A completed bachelor's or master's degree in transportation, logistics or a related field is highly preferred.
• At least five years of senior leadership experience managing a mid- to large-scale full-truckload motor carrier fleet is required. Experience with bulk food and feed tankers, as well as dry vans, is strongly preferred and will receive priority consideration.
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in transportation or logistics operations
- Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, Hours of service, and transportation safety practices.
- Proven experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) , routing software, and telematics. Experience with PeopleNet/Trimble/Platform Science is preferred.
- Flexibility to work extended or adjusted hours or weekends as needed. Also known as a manager's schedule.
- Valid driver's license (CDL preferred).
- Above average organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills is a must.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines. An expert at multitasking.
- Extremely flexible and adaptable at managing unexpected changes or challenges. Must maintain involvement.
- Understanding freight rate processes for dry vans and food/feed grade tankers is highly preferred.
- Understanding profit and loss statements highly preferred.
- The manager must remain aware of everything taking place under his/her watch and able to report accurately to the Transportation President.
WHAT WE OFFER- 401(k) with competitive employer match
- Affordable medical, dental, vision insurance starting Day 1
- Employee assistance program
- Supplemental AFLAC coverages available
- Company-paid life insurance from Day 1
- Supplemental voluntary life insurance available
- Vacation and PTO hours starting Day 1 (prorated for balance of year)
- 8 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Incentive
- And more...
This is not a complete listing of all job duties for this role. It serves as a representation of the job duties an employee in this role will typically perform.
Apply directly to the Transportation President by submitting your resume with cover letter to: [redacted]. Call [redacted] ext. 202 if you would like more information or have questions.
Experience and License Requirements- CDL (optional) but highly preferred.
- Fleet Transportation Management experience
Pay: $85,000.00 - $103,400.00 per year
