Assistant Trucking Operations Lead

DanceOne • Xenia, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At DanceOne, our fleet operations are essential to delivering world-class dance events across the country. We’re looking for experienced, safety-driven CDL professionals ready to step into a leadership role supporting compliant, efficient trucking operations nationwide. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in driving and fleet operations who are eager to grow their leadership impact, support drivers, and help ensure every tour runs safely, smoothly, and on schedule. DanceOne is seeking a CDL-A licensed Assistant Trucking Operations Lead to support fleet safety, driver compliance, and DOT-regulated operations across national tours. This role partners directly with the Fleet & Trucking Manager and plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and audit-ready fleet. If you take pride in safe, compliant trucking operations, teamwork, and supporting complex, multi-state logistics, this is your opportunity to join a company that relies on disciplined fleet execution to deliver live events nationwide.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL (Required)
• MUST be 21 years of age or older
• Minimum 3–5 years of CDL driving and/or trucking operations experience
• Working knowledge of ELD systems, DOT regulations, and FMCSA compliance
• Proven safety-first mindset and operational discipline and leadership

Responsibilities

• Support load planning, dispatch execution, route optimization, and driver coverage
• Manage exceptions like breakdowns, delays, weather, and customer escalations
• Coordinate with maintenance on downtime, repairs, and vehicle readiness
• Ensure completion of BOLs, PODs, lumper receipts, and scale tickets
• Maintain and assist with DOT compliance systems and documentation
• Driver Qualification (DQ) files, Hours of Service (HOS) monitoring and corrections
• DVIRs, pre-trip/post-trip compliance, and defect resolution tracking
• Coordinate Drug & Alcohol program steps with HR/TPA and support DOT audits
• Enforce safety policies; lead incident response, documentation, and corrective actions
• Run driver coaching on safety events, scores, and behaviors
• Conduct safety meetings, tailgates, and intervention tracking
• Administer or backup Samsara: user setup, device health, geofences, and workflows
• ELD/HOS workflow management and safety/camera event review
• Build weekly/monthly safety and utilization reports
• Train drivers and supervisors on Samsara best practices
• Track operational costs, detention/layovers, accessorials, tolls, and fuel transactions
• Support payroll inputs and reduce cost leakage through documentation controls
• Maintain SOPs and update processes based on regulatory and operational learnings
• Participate in training programs and support standard work implementation

Benefits

• Competitive Salary (Will be commensurate with CDL tenure, regulatory expertise, and leadership experience)
• Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, along with options for FSA, HSA, and other supplementary insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support, including counseling and work-life resources, to promote employee well-being
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Company-paid holidays and PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed