Regional Manager - Fuel Transportation Phoenix

$70,309 - $90,000/Yr

Alpha Transport - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Regional Manager for Fuel Transportation at Alpha Transport is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficient route management, and fostering positive relationships with both customers and employees. This role emphasizes accountability, leadership, and adaptability, aligning with the company's mission of delivering exceptional service in the petroleum transportation sector.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Contacts 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
• Develops 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
• Maintains equipment maintenance schedules and develops relations with maintenance and tank shops
• Manages 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
• Reviews and submits 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
• Must be willing to cover drivers' days off, vacation, and sick time
• Works closely with the 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance