Skillbridge Program

**This opportunity is for transitioning service members**

Responsibilities

· Manages all aspects related to drivers.

· Supervises driver performance to ensure proper balance is achieved with business needs and driver needs; discipline and/or write up drivers when warranted; makes recommendations for terminations.

· May assist with the set up and management of new accounts.

· Responsible for addressing issues and disputes for drivers.

· Track and work with the customer(s) to receive assigned lanes and commitment levels from shipping locations. Includes responsibility for the ETA of the trucks at each stop.

· Ensures drivers and equipment are performing as necessary to provide on-time service.

· Ensures all fleet maintenance programs are current on tractors and trailers.

· Maximizes revenue per tractor through appropriate equipment utilization.

· Documents and communicates all service related issues.

· Develops a sense of trust and integrity with the customer.

· Seeks appropriate guidance from leadership on matters that could negatively impact USX financially.

· Plans loads for driver pick up and drop offs based on availability, preferences keeping in mind driver hour requirements; contacts drivers with schedules

· Coordinates with drivers on physicals and random drug screens as well as CDL renewal deadlines based on Safety Department tracking and correspondence.

· Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

· Other duties as assigned by management.

Education

· Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.

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Experience

· Minimum of 3 years of high volume operational experience required.

· Minimum of 1 year leadership experience required.

· Experience in the transportation industry a plus.

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Skills/Certifications

· Intermediate interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills required; ability to exchange information effectively and tactfully, moderate degree of tack diplomacy when dealing with others and handling sensitive issues.

· Intermediate computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office, Internet, and applicable company-specific applications.

· Strong analytical, problem solving, strategic and innovative thinking skills.

· Extreme patience in dealing with volatile situations; flawless follow-up procedures.