The Operations Manager - Trucking will directly supervise assigned fleets and fleet managers.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Manage the activities and processes of the Fleet Management, After-Hours and Load Planning team to ensure above average communication, productivity, service and safety in assigned areas of operation.
- Coordinate with Customer Service leadership to ensure network needs and service levels are met.
- Coordinate with Safety and Compliance team to ensure fleet compliance of all required company, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
- Coordinate with Recruiting team to ensure all Driver position needs are clearly identified.
- Coordinate with Maintenance team to ensure all required fleet maintenance needs are completed in a timely manner.
- Step in and provide hands-on coverage when key team members are out.
- Oversee training and onboarding of operations staff to ensure they have complete understanding of company processes, policies and systems.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of truckload transportation industry standards and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Ability to effectively lead others, problem solve and work well in fast-pace, high-pressure situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external staff and business partners
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
- Intermediate computer skills required including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Prefer previous experience with McLeod TMS Software
- Refrigerated Truckload experience preferred.
- Strong Leadership skills and work ethic are a must.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 2+ years as an Operations Manager in a 150+ truck, Trucking- Truckload operation with direct oversight of 3 or more fleets and fleet managers
- 5+ years as of Trucking- Truckload Fleet Manager/ Driver Manager or Planner.
- 5+ years of McLeod or similar TMS experience.
ABCO Transportation is a trucking company based in Ocala Florida that specializes in refrigerated truckload shipping. ABCO has become a leader in the transportation industry by providing best in class service and communication, state of the art equipment and great career opportunities with outstanding compensation and benefits.
