Assistant Branch Manager CDL

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Mankato, MN

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. Its core business is standard, next-day, ground delivery, with corporate headquarters and its main sort facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The company employs more than 1,800 people and operates throughout the Midwest. The Assistant Branch Manager supports daily branch operations and leads drivers in their day-to-day activities to help ensure operations are timely, safe, and efficient. The position works Monday through Friday with a 7:00 AM start, may cover variable shifts according to business needs, and may voluntarily work weekend overtime as needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $28.00–$35.50 per hour, based on experience and other relevant factors. This is a full-time, nonexempt position. The role may require travel and includes completing employee routes when needed, assisting with freight sorting and truck loading, monitoring operational and safety performance, and supporting staff training and onboarding. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a valid Class A CDL or complete company-paid CDL training within 90 days of employment. The company requires the ability to pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug screening, and criminal background check.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Hold a valid Class A CDL or successfully complete the company-paid CDL training program within 90 days of employment.
Ability to pass a DOT physical exam.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work with freight that may include hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Ability to build, motivate, and lead a high-performing team.
Excellent management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local, and company safety policies.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including meeting deadlines and achieving results.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Business Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
At least one year of transportation industry and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Support branch leadership with daily operations and ensure day-to-day tasks are completed.
Complete routes for absent employees.
Assist with morning duties, including sorting freight and loading trucks.
Track and update daily department reports.
Help monitor compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies.
Monitor freight flow and route performance, escalating issues or irregularities to leadership.
Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service.
Participate in weekly operational meetings.
Provide management with feedback regarding performance evaluations, attendance, and safety concerns.
Assist with training and onboarding new staff.
Travel as required.
Perform other required duties as assigned.