Director Of Operations
CurrentDirect and coordinate the operations and activities of a trucking company involved in transporting finished goods and raw materials over land, typically from manufacturing plantsto retail or distribution centers.Formulate policies, programs, and procedures for transportation system, including schedules, rates, routes, allocation and assignment of company drivers and vehicles, selection and use of contract drivers, outside carriers, and other company operations.Formulate the overall plan for the company, and set specific goals to fit in with the plan. Direct staff to achieve company goals.Ensure that all company trucks and equipment are properly inspected and maintained.Conduct continuous analysis of vehicle and driver assignments and analyze scheduling for possible consolidation.Review and analyze expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirementsfor increasing profits, such as need for increase in rates or tariffs, expansion of existing schedules, or extension of routes or new routes.Recommend or approve capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or vehicleswhich would increase efficiency and services of company.Enforce compliance of administrative policies, procedures, safety regulations, and government regulations.Negotiate contracts with vendors.