Transportation Manager

Description:

iGas is a fast-growing, global leader in the HVAC refrigerant industry. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions, providing exceptional customer service, and driving continuous growth.

iGas is seeking a hands-on and results-driven Transportation Manager to oversee and optimize daily transportation and fleet operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, timely, and cost-effective movement of products while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Transportation Operations

• Plan, schedule, dispatch, and monitor inbound and outbound transportation activities to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Manage daily driver assignments, route coverage, and delivery priorities; proactively resolve scheduling and service issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to align transportation activities with business needs.

Driver and Team Management

• Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate company and contract drivers, as applicable.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct regular safety meetings and performance reviews, and promote a culture of accountability.
• Monitor driver productivity, attendance, and performance; address concerns and implement appropriate recognition or corrective action.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations, including DOT and FMCSA requirements, as well as relevant OSHA standards.
• Monitor driver qualification files, hours-of-service compliance, electronic logging devices (ELDs), drug and alcohol testing, and required vehicle inspections.
• Conduct safety reviews and investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Fleet Maintenance and Asset Management

• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules, vehicle inspections, repairs, and equipment readiness.
• Monitor vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, maintenance expenses, and fleet performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance providers and internal teams to minimize downtime and ensure vehicles are safe and available for service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of transportation, fleet, or logistics operations experience, including 3 or more years in a supervisory or driver management role.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, driver qualification requirements, hours-of-service rules, ELD systems, and transportation safety practices.
• Experience managing CDL and/or non-CDL drivers and commercial vehicle fleets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while maintaining high standards of safety, accountability, and performance.
• Experience with dispatch, route planning, fleet management, or transportation management systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in HVAC, refrigerant distribution, chemical distribution, industrial supply, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials transportation requirements and the safe handling and transportation of regulated products, where applicable.