Ness Logistics Corp, a fast-growing expansion-minded linehaul contractor for FedEx, is seeking a well-qualified Assistant Operations Manager / Class A CDL Driver to join its growing team!
Who you are:
- Are you a problem solver who thinks two or three steps ahead to address the next issue before it becomes a problem?
- Do you demonstrate initiative by taking care of business without having to be told what to do each step of the way?
- Do you get along well with others and have a habit of communicating clearly and honestly but in a friendly approachable way?
- Do you have high integrity and a drive to get the job done the right way every time?
What you’ll do:
Assist the Operations Manager with the following responsibilities:
- Manage about 50 drivers and several supervisors
- Develop a weekly schedule for approximately 50 drivers to cover all contracted routes and additional opportunities that arise periodically
- Inspect fleet of trucks to determine maintenance needs while developing and executing a plan to ensure that all trucks are always DOT inspection ready
- Review VEDR footage and DOT logs to ensure company compliance with all relevant regulations while coaching drivers into exceptional safety habits
- Conduct road tests and onboard newly hired drivers to instill expectations for safety and culture
- Field calls from drivers and address their needs and/or concerns to keep them moving
Must haves:
- Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples endorsement and no automatic transmission restriction
- At least 10 years of Class A CDL Tractor-Trailer driving experience with at least 1 year verifiable in the last 3 years or 5 years verifiable in the last 10 years.
- Clean MVR, background, drug test, and FMCSA Clearinghouse
Great to haves:
- Experience leading and managing people
- Experience as an owner-operator, particularly with multiple trucks
- Experience as a driver trainer
- Experience coaching drivers on safety and DOT regulations
- Experience with light maintenance
- Experience operating computers and other technology in an office environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Tractor-trailer: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Little Rock, AR 72209 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Little Rock, AR 72209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person