What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Transportation Manager position at 7-Eleven?
Responsibilities
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- Supervises, hires, trains, evaluates and motivates a team of fuel transport drivers; manages the day-to-day activities of Company drivers and transports
- Directs and coordinates the activities of transport personnel that are responsible for loading, transporting, and offloading of product
- Ensures the safe and efficient delivery of light products to the Company’s customer
- Maintains working knowledge of Federal, State and local rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and Department of Transportation (DOT); ensures drivers are in compliance with all applicable regulations and/or internal policies
- Reviews drivers’ logs, hours of service and other DOT requirements to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations
- Collaborates with regional dispatch centers to coordinate the dispatch of Company transport drivers and/or common carriers to marketing outlets, consumer accounts, and bulk plants to affect maximum efficiency and savings on deliveries
- Conducts continuous analyses of vehicle and driver assignments and analyzes scheduling for possible resource optimization
- Keeps abreast of Federal, state and local laws and regulations related to transport of hazardous materials, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Responds to and initiates initial responses to emergencies, such as motor vehicle accidents, involving corporate transport personnel and resources; completes vehicle and industrial accident reports and assists in investigations as necessary
- Ensures that all necessary departmental paperwork is completed in a timely fashion
- Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management
- Knowledge of FMCSA, EPA, and OSHA
- Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to research and resolve issues
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
- Ability to perform repeated bending, standing and reaching
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
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