Transportation Clerk
About The Position
This is an Operations position responsible for performing clerical duties within the Transportation department, including maintaining regulatory compliance required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The role supports transportation operations by processing driver paperwork, assisting drivers and delivery associates, maintaining qualification files, monitoring driver logs and safety events, and preparing reports for transportation supervisors. The physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle or feel objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing. The employee may need to lift up to 40 pounds. Close and distance vision may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid driver license.
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and motivational skills.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of the Windows operating system and ability to use Excel and Word.
- Expertise in manpower scheduling.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of distribution or transportation experience in a high-volume, route-delivery operation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gather, organize, and process drivers’ daily paperwork, logs, manifests, vehicle inspections, and related documents.
- Answer phones, route calls, and take messages.
- Research shortages on trucks reported by drivers.
- Respond to delivery associate issues and provide support toward resolution.
- Create Driver Qualification files as needed and maintain required documents in Supervision in accordance with DOT guidelines, including driver license status, Medical Examination Cards, Certificates of Violations, and Motor Vehicle Report status.
- Monitor and review driver logs and violations through the Telogis onboard computer system.
- Run daily reports for transportation supervisors, such as Observations and Vehicle Tracking reports.
- Monitor Drive Cam events daily and process them for coaching and signatures.
- Provide backup for New Driver DOT Training.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervision or management.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan; eligibility may apply.
- Benefits information is available through SyscoBenefits.com.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
