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Director of Fleet Optimization
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities
Related to: Freight, Freight Delivery, Transportation Logistics, Logistics, Transportation, Trucking, Truckload, Supply Chain, Shipping, Asset, Asset Brokerage, Fleet, Terminal, OTR, Fleet, Dedicated, Owner-Operator, TL, Truckload, FTL, Full Truckload, Truck Load, Semi, Tractor-Trailer, LTL, Less Than Load, Less Than Truckload, Partial Load, Partial Shipment, Parcel, Small Parcel, Analytics, Analyst, Data Analysis, EDI, Data Engineering, Reporting, Systems, Automation, Conversions, Data Visualization, Metrics, ERP, Continuous Improvement, Statistics, Independent Contributor, Team Player, Individual Contributor, IC, Director, Regional Director, Senior Director, Leadership, Leader
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities
- Inspect and audit the daily operations of OTR and local dispatchers.
- Audit maintenance procedures and repair schedules.
- Analyze the purchasing of parts to ensure we are getting the absolute best price on every part ordered.
- Develop and implement fleet management strategies to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations (IE, reduce empty miles).
- Analyze fleet performance and generate reports for senior management.
- Maintain relationships with vendors and negotiate contracts for fleet purchases and services
- Oversee driver training and development programs to improve skills and ensure safety
- Assist senior leadership in performing trend analysis to identify recurring problems.
- Assist in providing Dispatchers with resources required to achieve goals.
- Maintain accountabilities for all assigned personnel.
- Ensure that the department has sufficient training programs for new and existing employees.
- Ensure adequate cross-training between related departments.
- Oversee quality improvement activities.
- Provide Fleet management assistance to LAX facility.
- Lead in implementation of new company and departmental initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Work with the Safety Department to ensure best practices are being utilized.
- 5-7 years in asset-based truckload leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience with a fleet size of at least 20.
- Need someone hands-on as a leader.
- Must bring experience with dispatch technologies and big-picture carrier safety requirements.
Related to: Freight, Freight Delivery, Transportation Logistics, Logistics, Transportation, Trucking, Truckload, Supply Chain, Shipping, Asset, Asset Brokerage, Fleet, Terminal, OTR, Fleet, Dedicated, Owner-Operator, TL, Truckload, FTL, Full Truckload, Truck Load, Semi, Tractor-Trailer, LTL, Less Than Load, Less Than Truckload, Partial Load, Partial Shipment, Parcel, Small Parcel, Analytics, Analyst, Data Analysis, EDI, Data Engineering, Reporting, Systems, Automation, Conversions, Data Visualization, Metrics, ERP, Continuous Improvement, Statistics, Independent Contributor, Team Player, Individual Contributor, IC, Director, Regional Director, Senior Director, Leadership, Leader
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000