Transportation Manager - Class A CDL

Company: Unitex
Location: Lowell
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Transportation Manager - Class A CDL


Unitex is experiencing unprecedented growth! Due to this growth, we are in search of a highly skilled Transportation (Service) Manager for our brand new facility in Lawrence, MA.


Responsibilities include:

• Recruits and trains all drivers
  
• Oversees 2 service supervisors
  
• Interacts with our full service leasing company to ensure proper maintenance of all vehicles
  
• Manages payroll, truck leasing and fuel budgets
  
• Manages work performance and results of all drivers
  
  • Sets effective schedules to operate within budget
    
  • Prioritizes work effectively
    
  • Sets high expectations and goals
    
  • Takes responsibility for achieving performance results
    
  • Follows through to completion of work projects
    
  • Assures employees follow Unitex policies and procedures
    
    
  • Manages and coordinates all company safety procedures
    
  • Builds effective customer relationships and resolves issues in timely ways
    
    
    Qualifications / Experience
    
    • 7 years of successful transportation management experience with proven results
      
    • Class A CDL is preferred but a CDL B will be considered
      
    • Experience managing people in a fast-paced, time-sensitive setting
      
    • Complete knowledge of DOT requirements
      
    • Independent thinker and decision maker that requires minimal supervision
      
    • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and basic PC skills
      
    • Willing to work weekends (5 day work weeks will include at least one weekend day)
      
      
      Unitex offers a competitive compensation package including 401K, health insurance, paid vacation, and more.
      
      
      EOE
      
      

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