Transportation Clerk - First Shift

Penske•Laredo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Acts as a liaison for internal customer support. Tracks all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet. This position involves various office and administrative duties, including but not limited to accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, database maintenance, and miscellaneous reporting. It also includes auditing logs and trip reports, maintaining DOT reporting and files, customer service interaction, resolving driver equipment requests, and pallet tracking. The role requires maintenance and distribution of route books, daily interface with drivers, and assistance with driver coverage for vacation and overflow freight. The associate will involve the Safety team as required by location, prioritize workload, and be flexible to adjust based on position requirements. Maintaining confidentiality is essential. Other projects and tasks may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

2 years of general office experience required
1 year of customer service experience required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary
Willingness to work the required schedule
Willingness to work at the specific location required
Complete Penske employment application
Submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history)
Submit to a drug screening

Nice To Haves

AS400 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable)
Audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking
Liaison for internal customer support
Track all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet
Various office and administrative duties, which may include handling accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, maintaining database and miscellaneous reporting
Audit of logs and trip reports and other DOT reporting, maintain of files, customer service interaction, resolution of driver equipment requests and pallet tracking
Maintenance and distribution of route books, daily interface with drivers, assist with driver coverage of vacation and overflow freight
Involve Safety team as required by location
Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor