Terminal Manager - Grand Prairie, TX

Martin Transportation Systems

Grand Prairie, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Administration, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forecasting, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Multitasking, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Routing, Truck Driver, Trucking, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Grand Prairie, Texas
POSTED
15 days ago

Martin Transportation Systems is a solid and stable automotive niche carrier with a success story of over 30 years. Since our one-truck beginning in 1978, we’ve grown to a fleet of over 800 trucks and employ over 1,200 drivers, owner-operators and support staff. A dedication to technology and low-cost, high-quality transportation solutions, as well as the acquisition of six other carriers, have let us build a solid customer base that should catapult us into another 30 years of success!

Martin Transportation Systems, is seeking a highly qualified Terminal Manager located in Grand Prairie, TX. Duties are to manage, oversee, and direct the operations of Terminal location for maximum efficiency. Supervises a dispatch staff of four and 120 - 150 drivers. Resolve logistical problems such as forecasting equipment and driver needs to meet customer pick up and delivery requirements. Train and supervise all drivers. Interview, screen, hire, and orient new drivers. Emphasize, and promote safe operation of equipment. 

Candidates need possess excellent communications and computer skills (satellite tracking & TMW dispatch software), be multi-task oriented, and enjoy a fast paced work environment. Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Mgmt preferred. MTS offers a highly competitive salary & benefits package with an excellent working environment.

Terminal Manager Essential Functions:

  • Assist with and enforce  driver electronic log compliance to HOS regulations and company policy
  • Assist drivers and with Hours of Service and eLog issues.
  • Assist in the driver orientation process
  • Interface with central dispatch
  • Promote driver safety and safe work place performance
  • Monitor service to customers
  • Handle driver discipline
  • Interface with maintenance on equipment issues

 Terminal Manager

  • Monday through Friday - Days
  • Some weekends possible
  • Preference given for experience in a trucking environment as a terminal manager but will also consider someone with experience as a driver, dispatcher, route planner or maintenance manager
  • Candidates must possess excellent communications and computer skills be multitask oriented
  • Familiarity with US HOS Regulations
  • Transportation safety experience helpful

Benefits:
This is an immediate salaried position opening with an excellent health, dental and vision insurance, plus company paid life insurance & 25% company match 401k package.

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Martin Transportation Systems