Manager, I Transportation

Xpresstechfreight; Duncan, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

U.S. Xpress in Duncan, OK is seeking a Manager, I Transportation to lead a dedicated account with 1-50 trucks/drivers. You will supervise drivers and office staff, ensure on-time service, and optimize profitability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5 years logistics, 3 years leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel. Rotational on-call nights/weekends and close collaboration with billing and other teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience; coaching for higher performance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and on-time service for a dedicated account.
• Manage drivers and office staff and ensure company policies are followed.
• Ensure fleet maintenance programs are current on tractors and trailers.
• Develop trust and integrity with the customer.
• Maintain weekly service reports and coordinate with billing and other departments.
• Review credit and aging reports to improve cash flow.
• Ensure equipment and drivers meet customer demands.
• Handle on-call duty nights/weekends as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

DOT hours of service knowledge

Initiative & assertiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Company-specific applications

Job description

Manager, I Transportation
FD DUNCAN OK
Mon-Thurs 0800-1700, Fri 0600-1500
Position open to remote: No
Grade: ES12
Compensation Range: 56000-70000

Who We Are:

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation's largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn't tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It's the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise - both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that's what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you're passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for providing superior customerservice, on-time service delivery and maximizing the profitability for adefined dedicated account with approximately 1-50 trucks and/or 1-50 drivers; positioncan be located either onsite at a customer's or USX designated location. Thisincludes driver, office and customer related issues. Creates a sense ofpartnership between the customer and USX.
• Manages all aspects (e.g., resolving complaints, reviews, payroll, home time, terminations) related to drivers and office employees and ensure all company policies & procedures are adhered to.
• Ensures all fleet maintenance programs are current on tractors and trailers.
• Develops a sense of trust and integrity with the customer.
• Accounts for all shipments via a weekly service report.
• Actively engages with necessary USX departments (e.g. billing, etc.) to ensure smooth operation for the dedicated account.
• Reviews all credit collection and aging reports to increase cash flow.
• Ensures equipment and drivers are in place to provide on-time service and meet the demands of the customer.
• Analyzes volume figures to forecast surges in business.
• Manages all aspects of document control as is relates to the account.
• Seek appropriate guidance from leadership on matters that could negatively impact USX financially.
• Rotational off-site on-call duty, nights/weekends.

What We're Looking For:

Education

Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics.
• Minimum of 3 year leadership experience required; coaching for higher performance experience preferred.
• Understanding of the distribution process required for success.

Skills/Certifications

• Proficient interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills required; ability to exchange information effectively and tactfully, strong diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others (colleagues / customers), interactive listening in order to negotiate with others, often at a senior level.
• Advanced computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), Internet and applicable company specific applications.
• Excellent analytical skills; able to think "outside the box".
• Knowledge of regulations impactingdaily operations (DOT hours of service).
• Taking initiative and assertivenessskills.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements - Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.