Transportation Manager

Our client is looking to add a Transportation Manager to their team. In this role, you will be wholly responsible for a feed mill's truck/trailer shop. This includes customer service, driver management and truck and trailer management. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Background/Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of recent, continuous experience managing a truck/trailer shop is MANDATORY. (Preferably for a manufacturing company.)
• Responsible for customer pickups at the supplier sites in a 24/7 service environment.
• Manage company and contract CDL drivers under FMCSA and DOT guidelines; customer service; driver efficiency, and load factors.
• 5 years of experience in the trucking industry and knowledge of trucking regulations are required.
• Customer service experience and college degree desired.
• Heavy dispatching experience is required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Back up to the PM or GM when off-site or on vacation.

• Back up to the office manager for the following duties as needed:

• Providing customer service by answering customer calls and responding appropriately

• Preparing Payroll

• Data Entry

• Input all raw material loads on a daily basis.

• Confirm all finished feed loads on a daily basis.

• Confirm all supplement loads as they arrive.