Transportation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a company to provide you with amazing benefits, flexibility, and the chance to learn from a family-owned company who has specialized in serving the great state of Texas with produce since 1981?

Job Summary:

Oversees all transportation activities including route delivery and account processing as well as dispatching. Schedules drivers and assigns routes to maximize productivity and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company rules. The Transportation Manager has full authority over the entire regional driver team and works closely with the shipping manager on issues related to the metro team as well as the mechanical manager for issues related to fleet mechanics. Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. The Transportation Manager will report directly to the Company Officers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the regional and metro driver team.

Assists the shipping manager in metro driver issues and safety concerns.

Leads others by engaging and motivating driving professionals to work in compliance with company and DOT standards.

Provides exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers of River City Produce.

Must be able to adapt and learn to navigate dispatching and ELD software, particularly Forward Thinking.

Acts as backup driver, as needed per business demands.

Interacts with vendors to provide fleet support and technical assistance to RCP drivers, mechanics and customers, where applicable.

Coordinates backhauls and other inbound freight to company dock.

Provides dispatch instructions to regional drivers.

Ensure all safety standards are met by the professional drivers in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations. Conduct safety meetings and communicate safety concerns to all professional drivers as they arise.

Perform road tests for all CDL drivers in accordance with DOT regulations.

Ensure all driver files are properly established and maintained in accordance with DOT regulations.

Ensure all pre-employment and random drug screens and physical examinations are performed for all drivers in accordance with DOT regulations. Works with HR Dept. in this area.

Act as point of contact for roadside repairs, questions and other issues (days, evenings and weekends). Be available “on call” as needed.

Act as liaison between transportation team and senior management for all transportation issues.

Works with HR Manager in accident prevention and reporting, driver training and employee relations.

Act as liaison between RCP and DOT – participate in DOT audits.

Perform other related tasks, as requested by senior management.

Job Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit up to 6-9 hours daily (total) with periodic sitting, bending, stooping and lifting as required by the duties of the job. 

Must be able to stand up to 3-5 hours daily (total) on concrete, asphalt, gravel or dirt while as required by the duties of the job.

Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays, as required by business demands.

Work schedule will be depend on business levels. Specific schedule details are to be coordinated with other team members to ensure adequate departmental coverage every day of the week.

Must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, independently without assistance. 

Must be able to have corrected vision to

Be aware of surroundings and location of resources and tools needed;

Read job related documents and perform various job duties.

Must be able to read and write English in order to audit driver records and other company related documents.

Environmental conditions:

Must be able to work around noise and/or vibration generated by the truck and other equipment

Must be able to work around fumes, dust, gases and odors. 

Must be able to work in cold warehouse environments (33°ree;- 56°ree;F) as required by the job.

Must be able to work in warm outdoor environment (up to 100°ree;+ F) as required by the job.

Must be alert and able to identify a hazard, should one occur, in order to avoid it, by reporting immediately or, if directed, by taking corrective measures.

Qualifications:

Must have current Class A CDL with proof of medical examiner’s certificate in accordance with DOT regulations, and at least 5 years OTR driving experience

Must have working knowledge of DOT regulations and audit requirements

Must have at least 5 years prior management or supervision experience with strong mechanical aptitude. Prior working experience at River City Produce comparable to managerial experience (minimum 1 year with RCP)

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Problem solving and troubleshooting, particularly in fleet management (diesel engine vehicles)

Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks in a busy distribution center environment

Ability to operate computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – adept in training on proprietary software

Ability to maintain professional discretion with business matters

Education and Skill Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Strong familiarity with ELD software (River City Produce uses Forward Thinking for dispatching, ELD and Hour of Service tracking, driver routes, driver behaviors, etc.)

Must be able to satisfactorily pass DOT road test for Class A driver

Benefits:

Group sponsored health insurance

Company paid $15,000 Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Short-Term (voluntary)

401(k)

Weekly pay!

Employee Discounts!

River City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. River City is seeking men and women, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law (herein referred to as “protected status”).