Transport managers lead a team of drivers, loaders, dispatchers and maintenance personnel to ensure the smooth operation of a fleet of trucks. Communicating with upper management and state regulators, they regularly inspect vehicles and cargo loads for safety and compliance with applicable local laws. Most transport managers also have at least some supervisory duties over one or more teams at the yard, and they are routinely expected to handle employee issues involving job duties, scheduling and discipline.
Was macht ein Transportation Manager?
A transport manager directs operations for transportation, hauling and logistics companies. Their duties include coordinating assets throughout an operational area, planning operations and managing the overhead and personnel requirements of a freight company. They are also responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with the various legal obligations of interstate and intrastate shipping.
Aufgaben
Ein Transportation Manager sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Transportation Manager ausführen können sollte:
Overseeing the daily maintenance of vehicles in the fleet
Conducting vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness
Assigning vehicle repair and maintenance duties
Monitoring driver qualifications and training
Inspecting loads and preventing overloading
Keeping and transmitting complete and accurate records for each vehicle in the fleet, and for cargo transported
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Transportation Manager verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
Solid math skills adequate for computing load tolerance and mileage estimates
In-depth knowledge of industry-standard methods, costs and best practices for hauling freight
Familiarity with transit and shipping codes
Hazardous materials training, with or without formal certification
Leadership and the ability to positively motivate a team of drivers, mechanics and laborers
A working understanding of vehicle components, loading equipment and computers
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