Transportation & Fleet Operations Manager

Quirch Foods; Missouri; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Quirch Foods seeks a skilled Transportation Coordinator to manage driver schedules, routes, and fleet operations from our Missouri base. You will ensure accuracy of driver logs, DVIRs, and customer records while coordinating with sales and warehouse teams.

You will drive DOT compliance, safety reporting, and training for drivers, monitor fleet performance, and implement efficient routing strategies to maximize service levels and cost savings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in transportation/logistics or similar role.
• Experience in an operational transportation role is desired.
• CDL Class A license is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules is strongly desired.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage databases detailing transport activities, finances, employee schedules and personnel records.
• Maintain updated records such as driver information and driver logs.
• Provide leadership to build strong relationships with professional drivers.
• Review daily paperwork for drivers such as DVIR, invoices, fuel and hotel receipts.
• Schedule routes to consolidate capacity and provide efficient service.
• Mediate between sales, drivers and customers to resolve delivery problems.
• Ensure DOT compliance and audit-ready reports.
• Coordinate and conduct driver trainings and new-hire refreshers.
• Visit customer locations as needed.
• Provide vehicle inspection reports and coordinate with warehouse manager on issues.
• Monitor Samsara hardware, gateways and time stamps for status.

Skills

Transportation/logistics experience

CDL Class A

DOT & OSHA knowledge

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Tools

AS400 systems

Job description

Quirch Foods seeks a skilled Transportation Coordinator to manage driver schedules, routes, and fleet operations from our Missouri base. You will ensure accuracy of driver logs, DVIRs, and customer records while coordinating with sales and warehouse teams.

You will drive DOT compliance, safety reporting, and training for drivers, monitor fleet performance, and implement efficient routing strategies to maximize service levels and cost savings.