JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume, while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Closely monitor driver performance via the use of the trip master and other control features.
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Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance.
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Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and DOT regulations.
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Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns.
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Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities.
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Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency.
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Hire, train, direct, and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets.
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Plan and schedule assignments for the transportation personnel; process the weekly payroll.
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Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P (accounts payable) vouchers.
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Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel cost, and fuel economy.
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Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes.
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Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation.
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Review backhauls to ensure profitability.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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High school diploma/GED
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4-year degree preferred
Experience
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5 – 8 years of transportation supervisor experience.
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4 years of transportation experience.
Professional Skills
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Must possess good employee relations skills.
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Must have the ability to communicate clearly, primarily via telephone, with vendors, shippers, customers, and Company personnel.
Physical Demands
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Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Frequent standing and bending are required when checking equipment.
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A substantial portion of the day is spent on data entry.
Mental/Visual Demands
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Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
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Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, and interact with others.
Work Environment
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Office is situated in the warehouse.
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Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.
Equipment Operated
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A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, CRT, Trip Master software, TRUCKS routing system.
Licenses, Registration and/or Certifications
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Important Notice for CDL Holders: If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program. Candidates must have: • Be 21 years or older • No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years • No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
