Transportation Manager

PowerGrid Services, LLC; Hartselle, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services, LLC is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead end-to-end logistics for the equipment fleet. You will coordinate receipt, transport, and deployment, ensure Samsara telematics installation, and manage titles, registrations, and DOT compliance.

You will establish carrier networks, guide asset disposition, and drive cost-efficiency across business units while maintaining audit-ready records and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating end-to-end equipment movement and deployment.
• Strong knowledge of DOT safety and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Samsara telematics installations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt of new equipment from suppliers and manufacturers.
• Arrange transport to designated business units and ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee Samsara device installation and equipment upfitting before arrival.
• Manage titles, registrations, and multi-state compliance for fleet assets.
• Monitor DOT compliance and conduct annual inspections across mobile equipment.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for regulatory purposes.

Skills

Logistics management

DOT compliance

Samsara telematics

Vendor relations

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

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
• 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
• 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