Manager, Assistant Transportation

U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.•Zion Crossroads, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.
Minimum of 4 to 5 years of retail or logistics experience required.
Knowledge of regulations impacting daily operations (DOT hours of service).
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Word and Excel.
Able to think “outside the box”.
Must be able to adapt to policy and operational changes.
Willing to get involved and be assertive.
Takes initiative and understands the distribution process.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the site operation at the customer’s location; this includes driver, office, and customer related issues.
Assists Transportation Manager to help create a sense of partnership between the customer and USX.
Manages equipment utilization.
Manages all aspects related to drivers.
Manages office staff personnel.
Provides on-time service.
Assists Transportation Manager with customer shipping needs.
Accounting for all shipments via a weekly service report.
Developing a sense of trust and integrity with the customer.
Assuring all fleet maintenance programs are current on tractors and trailers.
Documenting and communicating all service related issues.
Analyzing volume figures to forecast surges in business.
Reviewing all credit, collection, and aging reports to increase cash flow.
Coordinating lot checks and review for stale trailers.
Performs job performance evaluations and takes necessary actions to assure employees are working at capacity.
Ensures customer service and on-time delivery are achieved.
Participate in rotational off-site on-call duty (possible nights/weekends).
Performs any other duties assigned based on customer or business needs