Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
Responsible for the overall management of the Driver Department, which includes supervising department staff and ensuring the Company trucks and drivers comply with Company policies and DOT guidelines.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities :
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title :
- Covers for Manifest in the morning before manifest gets in
- On call 24 / 7
- Covers for routers
- Covers for office clerk when things are busy
- Makes the daily driver schedule
- Takes all the overnight calls from Drivers and warehouses
- Moves trucks in the yard
- Makes deliveries when needed
- Visits all the warehouses regularly were applicable
- Sends daily and weekly reports to Management
- Coordinates all PTO (transportation office and Drivers)
- Handles all driver disciplinary actions
- Comes into park trucks at night if night Driver is out
- Interview new Driver candidates
- Sign and review invoices
- Attend meetings that have to do with Transportation and or warehouse procedures
- Work closely with warehouse manager to maintain a good relationship between transportation and warehouse
- Attend warehouse meeting every morning.
- Work close with sales to ensure Customers expectations are met
- Monitor Samsara
- Control driver overtime
Qualifications :
Two years supervisory experienceFive years shipping experienceKnowledge of DOT regulationsFamiliar with Interstate systems of Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and other statesEffective problem solving abilityStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to organize, plan and prioritize dutiesWork Environment / Physical Demands :
Typical Warehouse environment - moderate noise level. This position regularly requires standing; walking; sitting; use hands; reaching with hands and arms; and talking and / or hearing. Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.
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