Supervisor, II Account

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

11d•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

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.
3+ years Operations experience including Customer Service, Fleet Management, or Load Planning preferred
Transportation, logistics, and/or supervisory a plus
Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change
Works quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly
Proactive and pragmatic problem solver
Communicates effectively across multiple mediums
Comprehensive knowledge of DOT regulations impacting daily operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervising and developing all drivers for assigned accounts.
Addressing customer service issues or complaints.
Ensuring all shipments meet the customer’s needs and demands.
Providing best course of action solutions for problem resolution on a daily basis to improve customer satisfaction, retention, utilization, and safety.
Proactively promote safety metrics and key performance indicators around service pickup %, deadhead %, assignments per week, and any other metric essential for the organization’s objectives.
Supervises driver performance to ensure proper balance is achieved with business needs and driver needs.
Utilize High Performance Coaching to proactively coach drivers on performance or behavior expectations.
Ensure the highest level of service for U.S. Xpress customers by effectively managing expectations and commitments through strong relationships and proactive communication.
Maximize company profitability and revenue through appropriate equipment utilization.
Ensure win/win scenarios that result in both high driver and customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Utilize effective communication to handle sensitive issues, difficult conversations, and/or driver disputes.
Effectively plan driver loads based on availability (PTA) and ensure drivers and equipment are performing as necessary to provide on-time service.
Coordinate with drivers on physicals and random drug screens as well as CDL renewal deadlines based on Safety Department tracking and correspondence.
Utilize systems such as AS400 and XPM for various tasks to ensure maximum departmental productivity.
Collaborate with other operational and support departments on various tasks.
Yard duties as assigned.
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization’s objectives.
Collaborate with all levels of the organization to harness the collective intelligence of the workforce.
Build credibility and trust among managed employees by providing prompt and constructive feedback or positive reinforcement.
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization’s objectives.