Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Job Summary: Manage drivers and traffic office to ensure service, availability and productivity in the most cost effective and safe manor to best serve our varied customer base.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee/Manage drivers and their functions
Negotiate favorable freight rates for branch location
Coordinate outbound material loads
Organize work orders and transfer to warehouse for picking
Track freight accruals and report to bookkeeping
Maintain material receiving schedule
Understand and abide by all Federal Motore Carrier Safety Regulations
Audit daily driver logbooks
Maintain records as required by D.O.T.
Coordinate completed delivery tickets and forward to billing/invoicing
Supply sales with freight information as requested
Assist in warehouse supervisor training re: proper paperwork procedures
Complete, coordinate and forward export order paperwork to customs as required
Complete annual employee performance reviews for department personnel
Performs appropriate coaching of department employees, including reprimands and/or disciplinary actions as required, in accordance with company policy
Formulate and maintain/update procedural manuals for all major department functions
Regularly analyze department performance using specific management reports
Implement and enforce all company policies and procedures
Act as liaison for regular communication among departments and customers
Special projects as assigned by management
Required Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of Department of Transportation requirements relating to ground transportation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as good negotiating skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure