Vice President of Transportation

The Vice President of Transportation will lead the organization to operational and financial success and growth while exceeding customer expectations. This position will also be responsible for leading and developing Transportation Managers, Asset/Fleet Procurement and Fleet Maintenance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the profitability of dedicated fleets through proper planning, resource utilization, asset procurement cost savings and operational excellence.
• Exceed dedicated customer’s expectations by providing superior service, and creative and efficient logistics solutions while continually developing and enhancing business relationships.
• Profitably grow the dedicated business through both company’s existing customers and non-dedicated business, while also growing third-party revenue generation.
• Provide a safe work environment and promote safety results, both accident and injury frequencies, as a top priority within all dedicated accounts.
• Efficiently manage all administrative functions and reporting requirements both internally for senior management and for external customers.
• Lead and develop the company's most valuable resource, its people, by providing a positive work environment through consistent communication, promoting accountability, and recognizing superior results.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including but not limited to performance management (employee evaluations, discipline, corrective action, coaching) and interviewing are required
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in logistics or transportation field
• Undergraduate Degree is required.
• Basic PC / Network knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access and Power Point DOT regulation / Hours-of-Service understanding
• Ability to interact with individuals at all professional levels
• Superior organizational skills
• Budgetary and financial reporting experience
• Ability to effectively manage various levels of employees