Log Advisor

Prime, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a Log Auditor to review driver logs for hours-of-service compliance and ensure federal regulations are followed.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work with multiple computer systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or 1–3 years of related experience; proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Internet; and capable multitasking with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred; or 1–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with logs or transportation industry is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review driver logs for hours of service compliance.
• Stay current with federal regulations governing driving limits placed on drivers.
• Use various computer systems to accomplish duties.
• Telephone and face-to-face conversations with drivers having issues.
• Respond to drivers’ inquiries regarding hours of service regulations.
• Perform audits and communicate discrepancies with drivers and their fleet managers.
• Communicate with various departments regarding drivers’ abilities to transport freight within legal hours of service standards.
• Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-5pm.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Typing 40 WPM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 1–3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

Overview

Prime's enviable reputation within the transportation industry is a culmination of more than forty-five years of dedication to a unique corporate culture which seeks the most qualified professionals and routinely rewards them accordingly. Every Prime associate, driving and non-driving alike, is selected for their outstanding ability to perform well beyond typical expectations.

Positive, enterprising and highly-motivated individuals who possess the talent, creativity and drive to excel, routinely succeed once they join the Prime Team. The stated goal of Prime is simply to strive to be the best, not necessarily the biggest. The Prime Team cooperates to exceed customer requirements by providing exceptional customer service.

Prime has been built on the simple, yet significant philosophy that providing the best staff with the best equipment, the best support system and the best training ultimately leads to the best customer service. Prime's continued success is a direct result of a corporate culture that instills and inspires each associate to remain committed to reaching the pinnacle of their inherent potential.

Responsibilities

Prime, Inc. is looking for a hard-working, dedicated associate join our Logs Department. A Log Auditor is responsible for examining and analyzing driver logs to ensure compliance with federal regulations by performing the following duties:

• Review driver logs for hours of service compliance.
• Stay current with federal regulations governing driving limits placed on drivers
• Use various computer systems to accomplish above.
• Telephone and face to face conversations with drivers having issues.
• Respond to drivers’ inquiries regarding hours of service regulations.
• Perform various audits and communicate discrepancies with drivers and their fleet managers.
• Communicate with various departments regarding drivers’ abilities to transport freight within the legal hours of service standards.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-5pm.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to work independently and used reasoning to find solutions to problems.

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of the trucking/transportation industry preferred, but not required. Experience with logs would be helpful.

Abilities

Strong organizational, computer, and excellent customer service skills required. Accurate typing of a minimum of 40 WPM. Experience with Microsoft Outlook and the Internet is required. Multitasking is required. Some weekend work will be necessary for this position. Applicants must have excellent communication, training, mental math, prioritization, and conflict resolution skills.

Experience, Education, and Training

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University in a Business or related field is preferred; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This position requires being able to sit and remain focused and motivated for long periods of time. Being able to multitask between the computer, phone, and different projects is required.

Working Environment

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment. Call volume can be heavy at times.

Licensing/Certification

None required.