Transportation Manager

PowerGrid Services; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee all point-to-point logistics for the equipment fleet. You will manage the lifecycle of equipment movement, DOT compliance, registrations, and telematics installations to ensure on-time deployment to business units.

You will establish carrier networks, optimize transportation costs, and lead end-of-life disposition including auctions. Requires 5+ years in transport/logistics and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in transportation, logistics, or fleet management.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, supply chain, or transportation.
• CDL or transportation industry background preferred.
• Experience with multi-state titles/registrations and DOT compliance.
• Strong Excel and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming equipment movement and deployment across PowerGrid sites.
• Manage DOT compliance, safety inspections, and regulatory records.
• Oversee title issuance, registration across states, and IFTA/IRP.
• Lead Samsara installation, monitoring, and data reporting.
• Coordinate end-of-life disposition, auctions, and asset retirement.
• Establish relationships with national transport carriers and towing providers.

Skills

Transportation & logistics operations

DOT compliance

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Vendor management

Communication skills

Cost analysis

Samsara experience

Fleet technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, supply chain, or transportation

CDL or transportation industry background (preferred)

Tools

Samsara

Verizon Connect

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The Transportation Manager is responsible for all point-to-point logistics and transportation operations for PowerGrid Services' equipment fleet. This role manages the complete lifecycle of equipment movement and on-road compliance: receiving new assets from suppliers, coordinating delivery to business units, ensuring Samsara telematics installation and equipment upfitting before BU arrival, managing end-of-life equipment disposition (return or auction), ensuring DOT compliance and vehicle safety, managing titles and registrations, and analyzing transportation costs and efficiency across all business units.

The Transportation Manager establishes and manages relationships with national transport carriers, towing companies, and logistics providers; ensures compliance with MSAs, insurance requirements, and DOT regulations; and provides business units with approved provider networks, compliance guidance, and cost reduction opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Incoming Equipment Movement & Deployment

• Coordinate receipt of new equipment from suppliers and manufacturers
• Arrange and manage transport of new equipment to designated business units
• Ensure Samsara telematics is installed and activated BEFORE equipment arrives at business unit
• Oversee equipment upfitting (attachments, decals, configurations, safety equipment) so equipment is ready to deploy on day of arrival
• Track incoming equipment status and provide BU delivery timelines
• Verify equipment quality and specification compliance upon receipt
• Coordinate pre-delivery inspections and safety checks

DOT Compliance & Vehicle Safety

• Ensure all equipment meets DOT safety and compliance requirements before deployment to business units
• Coordinate annual DOT inspections and maintain inspection records
• Ensure all safety equipment is installed and functional (lights, markings, safety devices)
• Track and enforce DOT compliance deadlines and inspection schedules
• Ensure business units understand DOT obligations and compliance requirements for equipment operation
• Monitor and report on DOT compliance status across all mobile equipment
• Escalate compliance issues to VP of Fleet immediately
• Maintain documentation for audit and regulatory purposes

Title & Registration Management

• Oversee issuance and management of vehicle titles for all fleet equipment
• Coordinate registration process for new equipment across all states where PowerGrid operates
• Track and enforce annual registration renewals for all equipment
• Maintain master title and registration documentation for all assets
• Ensure business units receive registration documentation when equipment arrives
• Coordinate transfer of titles and registrations during equipment disposition (return or auction)
• Manage multi-state registration requirements and IFTA/IRP compliance
• Track registration expiration dates and provide advance notice of renewal requirements
• Maintain audit trail of all title and registration changes

Telematics Management (Samsara)

• Manage Samsara device installation on all incoming equipment before delivery to business units
• Oversee Samsara account setup, user provisioning, and reporting configuration
• Monitor Samsara uptime and performance; troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues
• Ensure Samsara data feeds are active and reporting correctly for all installed devices
• Coordinate with Samsara support and IT on system troubleshooting and platform updates
• Track installation metrics and report on completion rates and outstanding units

End-of-Life Equipment Management & Disposal

Equipment Evaluation & Disposition Planning

• Work with VP of Fleet to evaluate and prioritize equipment for end-of-life disposition
• Develop disposition timeline and strategy for each asset (immediate removal vs. scheduled end-of-life)
• Assess equipment condition and determine optimal disposition channel (auction, return to lessor, salvage, donation)
• Document disposal justification and obtain VP approval before proceeding
• Coordinate with BU leadership to schedule removal and transition planning
• Provide disposition schedule to Finance for asset retirement and accounting purposes

Auction House Selection & Management

• Maintain relationships with multiple regional and national auction houses and liquidation providers
• Evaluate auction house options based on equipment type, geographic location, expected value, and timing
• Negotiate auction consignment agreements and fee structures
• Request pre-auction estimates on expected proceeds and residual value recovery
• Provide auction houses with complete equipment documentation, photos, and condition reports
• Coordinate auction timing and lot grouping to maximize proceeds
• Serve as primary contact for auction house questions and coordination

Transportation & Logistics To Auction

• Arrange transport of equipment from business units to auction facility or designated location
• Coordinate with approved transport carriers for safe and timely delivery
• Ensure all equipment reaches auction in documented condition
• Track equipment status from BU pickup through delivery to auction house
• Obtain delivery confirmation and equipment acceptance documentation from auction facility
• Maintain photographic documentation of equipment condition at time of delivery

Title Transfer & Registration Cancellation

• Initiate title transfer process to auction house or liquidation provider
• Coordinate with state DMV to cancel vehicle registrations
• Remove equipment from registration tracking systems (IFTA/IRP)
• Deactivate Samsara devices from equipment before disposal
• Ensure clean title transfer with no outstanding liens or compliance issues
• Maintain documentation of all title and registration changes in master file

Auction Tracking & Proceeds Recovery

• Monitor auction listings and obtain lot numbers for tracked equipment
• Track auction dates and provide advance notice to Finance of expected sale dates
• Obtain final auction sale price and proceeds documentation
• Verify proceeds received against expected sale prices and auction house projections
• Track and report on residual value recovery by equipment type and vintage
• Reconcile actual proceeds against budgeted residual values
• Identify variances and trends (units selling above/below projections)
• Provide Finance with sale documentation for revenue recognition

Asset Retirement & System Updates

• Coordinate equipment removal from Fleetio and all fleet management systems
• Remove equipment from maintenance tracking and compliance schedules
• Obtain asset retirement approval from Finance/Accounting
• Provide complete disposition documentation package to Accounting for asset write-off
• Maintain archive of all disposition documentation for audit purposes
• Update asset registry to reflect final disposition status and sale date

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly/quarterly end-of-life disposition reports
• Track and report on equipment removed, auction dates, sale prices, and proceeds
• Report on residual value recovery rates by equipment class and age
• Identify and track disposition delays or challenges
• Prepare executive board packs on equipment disposition trends and proceeds
• Maintain complete audit trail of all end-of-life equipment from flagging through final sale

Transportation Carrier & Towing Relationships

• Establish and maintain relationships with national equipment transport carriers
• Establish and maintain relationships with national towing companies
• Negotiate MSAs (Master Service Agreements) with transport and towing providers
• Verify insurance coverage and compliance requirements for all carriers and towing companies
• Ensure carriers maintain DOT compliance and safety certifications
• Provide business units with approved carrier and towing company contact lists and account information
• Ensure all business units use only approved providers for equipment movement and towing services
• Monitor provider performance, response times, and service quality
• Address provider issues and elevate non-compliance to VP of Fleet

Cost Analysis & Optimization

• Review and analyze transportation and towing costs by business unit
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation spend and improve efficiency
• Develop reports on shipping costs by BU, cost trends, and benchmark opportunities
• Evaluate whether business units should use internal resources (employees) vs. external carriers for specific moves
• Provide data-driven recommendations on opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
• Track towing service usage and evaluate when BU employees should handle towing vs. external providers
• Analyze residual value recovery and identify optimization opportunities
• Prepare executive board packs highlighting transportation trends, challenges, and optimization opportunities

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all carriers and towing companies maintain current insurance and MSA compliance
• Track and verify insurance documentation for all approved providers
• Maintain master list of approved transport and towing providers with current MSAs and insurance
• Audit BU transportation spending to ensure only approved providers are being used
• Escalate non-compliance or unauthorized provider usage to VP of Fleet
• Maintain complete documentation trail for DOT compliance, titles, registrations, and carrier compliance

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain dashboards on transportation costs, carrier performance, and asset movement status
• Create monthly/quarterly reports on transportation spend by BU, cost per movement, and trends
• Report on Samsara uptime, installation completion rates, and outstanding unit status
• Report on DOT compliance status, inspection completion rates, and outstanding compliance items
• Report on title and registration status, expiration tracking, and renewal compliance
• Report on end-of-life equipment disposition, auction proceeds, and residual value recovery
• Identify and track recurring transportation challenges and opportunities
• Present findings and recommendations to VP of Fleet and executive leadership

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Transportation and logistics operations: managing end-to-end equipment movement across multiple locations
• DOT and regulatory compliance: understanding DOT safety requirements, inspection protocols, and multi-state requirements
• Title and registration management: vehicle titling, multi-state registration, IFTA/IRP compliance
• End-of-life asset management: equipment evaluation, auction processes, residual value recovery
• Carrier and vendor management: negotiating contracts, managing MSAs, ensuring compliance and performance
• Telematics and fleet technology: Samsara platform experience, installation coordination, system troubleshooting
• Cost analysis and optimization: identifying spend reduction opportunities and operational efficiency improvements
• Project management: coordinating multiple incoming/outgoing equipment moves and dispositions simultaneously
• Data analysis and reporting: using data to drive decisions and communicate findings to leadership
• Compliance and documentation: managing insurance, MSAs, DOT requirements, titles, and regulatory documentation
• Cross-functional coordination: working with BU leaders, suppliers, carriers, IT, and compliance teams

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, or fleet management experience
• Industry experience with power, utilities, or heavy equipment is strongly preferred

Proven Experience With DOT Compliance And Vehicle Safety Requirements

• Proven experience managing vehicle titles, registrations, and multi-state compliance
• Experience coordinating equipment or vehicle movements across multiple locations
• Proven experience with carrier negotiations and MSA management
• Experience managing telematics or tracking systems (Samsara, Verizon Connect, or similar)
• Experience analyzing transportation or logistics costs and identifying optimization opportunities
• Experience managing equipment end-of-life, auction processes, or asset disposition (preferred)
• Strong project management skills: ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to develop reports and cost analyses
• Excellent communication skills: ability to coordinate with vendors, BU leaders, carriers, and regulatory agencies
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, supply chain, or transportation (or equivalent fleet management experience)
• Preferred: CDL or transportation industry background
• Preferred: Experience in heavy equipment, utility, or construction fleet logistics
• Preferred: Familiarity with IFTA and IRP multi-state compliance

PowerGrid Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.