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Dallas, Texas, United States

•Provide oversight of day-to-day operational activities of Team Members.•Manage Safely, Legally, Ethically, Morally and Profitably.•Initiate customer interactions to promote the company.•Interface with equipment vendors and customer relative to operations job duties.•Spearhead problem resolution.•Identify and address inefficient processes/procedures and/or operational deficiencies.•Use operational experience and measured metrics to pinpoint issues.•Develop proper… Show more •Provide oversight of day-to-day operational activities of Team Members.•Manage Safely, Legally, Ethically, Morally and Profitably.•Initiate customer interactions to promote the company.•Interface with equipment vendors and customer relative to operations job duties.•Spearhead problem resolution.•Identify and address inefficient processes/procedures and/or operational deficiencies.•Use operational experience and measured metrics to pinpoint issues.•Develop proper solutions for inefficient processes or procedures.•Review and share operational metrics with Regional Operations General Manager.•Set work schedule to meet the needs of the customer.•Communicate effectively and professionally with Operations Personnel, Drivers, and management of all levels.•Accountable for hiring and for continued development of direct reports.•Provide current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others.•Reduce workforce turnover by improving employee relations.•Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.•Holds self and others accountable to demonstrate company values Show less

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

•Primary responsibility to ensure strict compliance of all local, state and federal regulations such as weight restrictions, permits, hazardous materials, and hours of service•Manage Company DOT compliance within operational area to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles including; drug and alcohol testing, driver log management, truck inspections, medical certificates, licensing and violations•Maintain awareness of Drivers movements through regular communication and to… Show more •Primary responsibility to ensure strict compliance of all local, state and federal regulations such as weight restrictions, permits, hazardous materials, and hours of service•Manage Company DOT compliance within operational area to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles including; drug and alcohol testing, driver log management, truck inspections, medical certificates, licensing and violations•Maintain awareness of Drivers movements through regular communication and to manage and adapt to delays and/or issues on the road•Coordinate business with Drivers and customers of the Company to optimize revenue for the Company, minimize transit time, and satisfy customer needs•Ensure that equipment (trailers, chassis, containers, etc.) is utilized efficiently and that all equipment is accounted for including any available equipment not currently in use•Coordinate changes made to operational plan with Drivers and customers to ensure all stakeholders are aware of updates•Oversee all communications related to specialty load boards ensuring that customers and Drivers are made aware of relevant developments•Proactively identify operational issues wherever possible and implement a plan of action to correct and continue operations•Respond to unforeseeable issues with drivers, routes, customers, and equipment by developing and implementing a plan of action to correct and continue operations•Continuously monitor rates while overseeing drivers and operational plan to ensure contracted percentage payout is accurate and within company standards•Manage accident coordination such as instructions for drug and alcohol testing, towing, clean-up, re-power, load coordination and reporting•Collaborate with all stakeholders to address questions, formulate operational plans, address and resolve problems, and process requests for service or equipment•Determine necessity, arrange for, and authorize repairs of equipment in order to restore service and schedules Show less

Dallas, Texas, United States

•Managing all inbound and outbound activities for a fleet of drivers in a manner that is safe, productive and timely•At the center of an unpredictable, deadline-driven environment•Drive a high level of engagement within my fleet•Review scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments daily•Confirm that each driver is fully informed of all customer and company expectations on every load at the point of dispatch•Coordinate drivers’ scheduled home time, down time, current status… Show more •Managing all inbound and outbound activities for a fleet of drivers in a manner that is safe, productive and timely•At the center of an unpredictable, deadline-driven environment•Drive a high level of engagement within my fleet•Review scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments daily•Confirm that each driver is fully informed of all customer and company expectations on every load at the point of dispatch•Coordinate drivers’ scheduled home time, down time, current status, Hours of Service compliance, special routing needs, and predicted time available•Counsel drivers who are out of compliance with DOT and arrange for specific re-training to help them regain good standing•Escalate matters impacting on-time delivery to appropriate stakeholders as they occur•Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports as required Show less

•Lead, educate and develop new employees•Plan daily manpower needs to ensure customers' freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free•Communicate with dispatch at various terminals and with dock employees to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight•Monitor dock to ensure proper loading techniques•Evaluate and reconfigure route structures and bids based on local tendencies and characteristics•Conduct safety meetings and facilitate quality groups•Monitor… Show more •Lead, educate and develop new employees•Plan daily manpower needs to ensure customers' freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free•Communicate with dispatch at various terminals and with dock employees to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight•Monitor dock to ensure proper loading techniques•Evaluate and reconfigure route structures and bids based on local tendencies and characteristics•Conduct safety meetings and facilitate quality groups•Monitor and analyze all opportunities to improve efficiencies•Monitor actual performance data and gather information for performance reviews•Assist as needed: conduct pre-shift meetings; implement company policy Show less