Assistant Transportation Manager

Gordon Food Service•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service delivers daily to restaurants, healthcare operations, and schools, so our customers depend on us, and we depend on our transportation team for excellence! Join our team as an Assistant Transportation Manager and help ensure the efficient and economical delivery of Gordon Food Service products. As an Assistant Transportation Manager, no two days are the same, but typically you'll be involved in the following: Leadership - driver meetings, mentoring, motivating, ride-along/coaching trips, and training. Team Management - participation in interviewing, hiring, training, performance assessments, and recognition. Operational Management - route balancing, dispatch, equipment assignments, backhaul scheduling. Regulatory Oversight - DOT, Federal, State, and Local regulations. Route Coverage - during vacations and absences.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two to three years of previous transportation experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards
Successfully passing a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check
Must have knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Smith System (Keys to Safe Driving), and dispatch procedures
Must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Drivers License
CDL-T certification

Responsibilities

Driver meetings, mentoring, motivating, ride-along/coaching trips, and training
Participation in interviewing, hiring, training, performance assessments, and recognition
Route balancing, dispatch, equipment assignments, backhaul scheduling
Ensuring compliance with DOT, Federal, State, and Local regulations
Providing route coverage during vacations and absences