Assistant Branch Manager CDL - Rockford, IL
About The Position
The Assistant Branch Manager supports daily branch operations and leads drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations. The role works alongside branch leadership, helps complete routes when employees are absent, assists with freight sorting and truck loading, and supports reporting, safety compliance, freight-flow monitoring, staff training, and operational improvements. The position is full-time, with a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM start. Variable shifts may be required based on business needs, and voluntary weekend overtime may be available as needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. The starting wage is $28.00–$35.50 per hour, based on experience. Travel may be required. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a valid CDL Class A license or successfully complete the company-paid CDL training program within 90 days of employment. The position requires the ability to pass a DOT physical exam, lift up to 75 pounds, and work with various freight, including hazardous materials, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license 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 and 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 preferred.
- At least 1 year of transportation industry and leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside branch leadership to support daily operations and ensure day-to-day operations are completed.
- Complete routes for employees who are absent.
- Assist with morning duties, including sorting freight, loading trucks, and other duties as needed.
- Help track and update daily department reports.
- Assist with monitoring compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies.
- Monitor freight flow and route performance, and escalate 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, or safety concerns.
- Assist with training and onboarding new staff.
- Travel as required.
- Perform other required duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Paid overtime at time and a half after 40 hours per week
- Company-paid CDL training program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
