Transportation Manager II

U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation, Sick, & Personal time

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site work out facility

Job summary

U.S. Xpress in Blue Ash, OH is seeking a Transportation Manager II to lead a 30+ truck/d river account and ensure on-time delivery with superior customer service. The role can be onsite or at a customer location.

The position requires 5+ years in logistics, 3+ years of leadership, and strong Excel skills, with on-call duties and cross-department collaboration to optimize operations and cash flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience; years of experience defined as one year per year of college requested.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics.
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience; coaching for higher performance preferred.
• Understanding of the distribution process required for success.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service, on-time service delivery for a high-revenue dedicated account (30+ trucks/drivers).
• Manage driver and office employee issues and ensure policy adherence.
• Ensure fleet maintenance programs are current on tractors and trailers.
• Develop trust and integrity with the customer and maintain weekly service reports.
• Coordinate with other U.S. Xpress departments (e.g., billing) for smooth operations.
• Review credit and aging reports to increase cash flow.
• Maintain on-site equipment and driver availability to meet customer demands.
• Forecast surges by analyzing volume figures.
• Engage in appropriate leadership guidance and participate in account-wide projects.
• Rotational off-site on-call duty nights/weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Listening

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Transportation Manager II
KROGER BLUE ASH OH
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position open to remote: No

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
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site work out facility

What You’ll Do:
Responsible for providing superior customerservice, on-time service delivery and maximizing the profitability for a higherrevenue dedicated account with approximately 30+ trucks and/or 30+ drivers;position can be located either onsite at a customer’s or USX designatedlocation. This includes driver, office and customer related issues. Creates asense of partnership 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.Account Manager II has a greater scope of responsibility as it relates to a higher revenue account which can translate into an increased number of loads, trucks and drivers.
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 it 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.
Assist Regional Operations Manager while out of the office and with Account-wide projects as needed.
Provide support when other Account Managers are out of the office or as positions are being filled.

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 years’ 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 impacting daily operations (DOT hours of service).
• Taking initiative and assertiveness skills.

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.

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