SR Manager

UACL Logistics•Houston, TX

34d

About The Position

Recognized as an industry leader, UACL Logistics has the tools and support that will allow you to grow and further develop your business, or professional career. Our business model provides opportunities for business professionals, owner operators, fleet owners, and transportation agents to enhance their careers and businesses. If you are interested in one of our many opportunities apply today!

Requirements

Manage Company DOT compliance within operational area to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles including; drug and alcohol testing, driver log management, truck inspections, medical certificates, licensing and violations
Maintain awareness of Drivers movements through regular communication and to manage and adapt to delays and/or issues on the road
Coordinate business with Drivers and customers of the Company to optimize revenue for the Company, minimize transit time, and satisfy customer needs
Ensure that equipment (trailers, chassis, containers, etc.) is utilized efficiently and that all equipment is accounted for including any available equipment not currently in use.
Identify tasks being performed and categorize then as pre-pulls, street turns, drops, pulls, drop and hooks and ensure they are accurately recorded in Company system
Coordinate changes made to operational plan (in real time) with Drivers and customers to ensure all stakeholders are aware of updates
Oversee all communications related to specialty load boards ensuring that customers and Drivers are made aware of relevant developments
Proactively identify operational issues wherever possible and implement a plan of action to correct and continue operations
Respond to unforeseeable issues with Drivers, routes, customers, and equipment by developing and implementing a plan of action to correct and continue operations
Continuously monitor rates while overseeing Drivers and operational plan to ensure contracted percentage payout is accurate and within company standards
Contact customer regarding any additional charges that occur as a result of the operational plan
Manage accident coordination such as instructions for drug and alcohol testing, towing, clean-up, re-power, load coordination and reporting
Collaborate with all stakeholders (customer service, payroll clerks, dispatch, and management) to address questions, formulate operational plans, address and resolve problems, and process requests for service or equipment.
Determine necessity, arrange for, and authorize repairs of equipment in order to restore service and schedules
Generating rates and customer service
Contact steamship lines, storage, supplemental carriers, and/or any additional cost centers with accessorial charges which may impact the Company cost and thereby the rate charged to the customer
Coordinating delivery times to consignees from the shipper/steamship line
Monitor and be readily familiar with zone/book rates specific to assigned area of operation in order to provide rate quotes to customers
Utilize zone/book rates with knowledge of available capacity in specific lanes to solicit additional business from customers to maximize lane density
Utilize rail/port websites to track whereabouts and timing of any and all relevant equipment
Maintain up-to-date and accurate codes from U.S. customs for imports, exports and reservation numbers as appropriate
Ensure that movement of all import/export shipments within area of operational responsibility complies with U.S. Customs requirements
Update load and manifest statuses within Company system and identify/resolve discrepancies
Verify accuracy of Driver, customer, Company, and/or Customs information and identify, address and resolve inconsistencies wherever possible
Energetic, self-motivated individual with the drive to become part of a growing organization

Responsibilities

Manage Company DOT compliance within operational area to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles including; drug and alcohol testing, driver log management, truck inspections, medical certificates, licensing and violations
Maintain awareness of Drivers movements through regular communication and to manage and adapt to delays and/or issues on the road
Coordinate business with Drivers and customers of the Company to optimize revenue for the Company, minimize transit time, and satisfy customer needs
Ensure that equipment (trailers, chassis, containers, etc.) is utilized efficiently and that all equipment is accounted for including any available equipment not currently in use.
Identify tasks being performed and categorize then as pre-pulls, street turns, drops, pulls, drop and hooks and ensure they are accurately recorded in Company system
Coordinate changes made to operational plan (in real time) with Drivers and customers to ensure all stakeholders are aware of updates
Oversee all communications related to specialty load boards ensuring that customers and Drivers are made aware of relevant developments
Proactively identify operational issues wherever possible and implement a plan of action to correct and continue operations
Respond to unforeseeable issues with Drivers, routes, customers, and equipment by developing and implementing a plan of action to correct and continue operations
Continuously monitor rates while overseeing Drivers and operational plan to ensure contracted percentage payout is accurate and within company standards
Contact customer regarding any additional charges that occur as a result of the operational plan
Manage accident coordination such as instructions for drug and alcohol testing, towing, clean-up, re-power, load coordination and reporting
Collaborate with all stakeholders (customer service, payroll clerks, dispatch, and management) to address questions, formulate operational plans, address and resolve problems, and process requests for service or equipment.
Determine necessity, arrange for, and authorize repairs of equipment in order to restore service and schedules
Generating rates and customer service
Contact steamship lines, storage, supplemental carriers, and/or any additional cost centers with accessorial charges which may impact the Company cost and thereby the rate charged to the customer
Coordinating delivery times to consignees from the shipper/steamship line
Monitor and be readily familiar with zone/book rates specific to assigned area of operation in order to provide rate quotes to customers
Utilize zone/book rates with knowledge of available capacity in specific lanes to solicit additional business from customers to maximize lane density
Utilize rail/port websites to track whereabouts and timing of any and all relevant equipment
Maintain up-to-date and accurate codes from U.S. customs for imports, exports and reservation numbers as appropriate
Ensure that movement of all import/export shipments within area of operational responsibility complies with U.S. Customs requirements
Update load and manifest statuses within Company system and identify/resolve discrepancies
Verify accuracy of Driver, customer, Company, and/or Customs information and identify, address and resolve inconsistencies wherever possible