Description

"At Alpha Transport, we are Fueled by our Mission of "Delivering Memories that Last a Lifetime!" 

Alpha Transport, a leading petroleum transporter in the Western U.S., prioritizes customer satisfaction and professionalism. Our Business Development team shapes vital client connections. We seek an enthusiastic, adaptable individual to foster positive relationships internally and externally. Embodying our core values of Accountability, Leadership, People, Honesty, and Adaptability, you'll play a pivotal role in our mission. Join us in driving growth and excellence in service. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA Account

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Determines daily route structure for each driver to maximize revenue for each piece of equipment
• Serves as the primary troubleshooter when operational driver problems occur
• Contact customers on a timely basis to update them on shipment status and other related issues
• Continually monitors hauled products for quality control
• Focuses on business development, which includes broadening the customer base through cold calls and customer or employee referrals
• Develop employee schedules that ensure each employee is productive while at work, considering days off, sick days, holidays, etc.
• Responsible for employee retention within the department
• Provides day-to-day supervision of employees in the respective area of responsibility
• Maintain equipment maintenance schedules and develop relations with maintenance and tank shops.
• Dispatch area on main dispatchers' days off
• Manage safety functions directed by safety manager for area: performs IPOs (Incident Prevention Observation) and DORs (Driver Observation Report), gathers incident statements for incidents and injuries
• Staffs, screens, interviews, and hires drivers for the market 
• Daily Manages and reconciles ELD conflicts
• Corrects time punches 
• Review and submit timesheets 
• Updates and Maintains journey plans for assigned region
• Provides PPE (personal protective equipment) and orders uniforms for employees
• Ensures new driver training is conducted correctly and documented
• Documents all personnel issues, concerns, etc., in Paylocity
• Fills out exit form upon termination

Other Duties:

• Must be willing to cover drivers' days off, vacation, and sick time.
• Will work closely with our dispatch team. 
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned. 

Requirements

•  Active Commercial Driving License with HazMat, Doubles/Triples, and Tanker Endorsements 
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent understanding of logistics
• Excellent knowledge of the commercial driving industry
• Excellent knowledge of both federal and state DOT laws
• Ability to lead employees and manage their day-to-day performance
• Ability to work closely with customers and provide excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Ability to use different computer systems to complete job duties
• Ability to appropriately prioritize multiple needs or demands and determine what should be escalated
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Accessible by cell phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies and able to respond to dispatch needs within a reasonable time

We are more than just a trucking company and take great pride in our employees. #TeamAlpha