Assistant Manager, Trucking Operations

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Regular Full-Time Clifton, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

** This role is for the Delaware National Art Company. Delaware National Art Company is a fine art logistics company as part of the Dietl company & The Rock-It Company providing art handling, transportation, custom crating and storage services**

Ready to turn your passion into a career? Do you dream of working in a dynamic and fast-paced logistics environment, supporting major events in sports, music, automotive, fine art, and film? Want the chance to collaborate with some of the biggest names in entertainment, media and luxury? Look no further! We’re looking for talented and passionate individuals like you to join our logistics team.

The Rock-It Company is a market leader in two expansive logistics and project management sectors across the globe: live events, encompassing live music, sports and broadcasting, film and TV, and experiential events and exhibitions; and luxury goods, focused on fine art, automotive, and fashion. Rock-It, which began in 1978 serving Led Zeppelin, includes Rock-it Cargo, Rock-It Sports, Rock-It Productions, Rock-It Experiential, Dietl, CARS, Delaware National Art Company, Dynamic International and more.

Rock-It’s premier team manages bespoke global logistics through end-to-end services including multimodal freight, event logistics planning, and custom storage and distribution solutions. This service delivery leverages an unparalleled global network with over 10,000 missions a year. Rock-It is the chosen provider for reliability and efficiency where failure is not an option for a customer’s most prized events and possessions.

Delaware National Art, a division of the Rock-It Company, provides specialized fine art transportation, handling, storage and installation services. With regional fine art shuttle and exclusive-use trucking capabilities, secure storage, packing and crating, art handling, installation and collection support, DNA provides the hands-on services required to safely move, manage and care for works of art.

The Assistant Trucking Operations Manager reports directly to the Trucking Operations Manager and serves as a key operational leader within the trucking department. This position provides day-to-day support, backup coverage, and operational oversight to ensure the efficient execution of trucking, logistics, and fine art transportation services. The Assistant Manager works closely with project coordinators, drivers, art handlers, and clients to maintain operational excellence while supporting the continued growth of the department.

• Prepare, review, and verify Bills of Lading, shipping labels, manifests, and other transportation documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate with project coordinators, clients, and field personnel regarding schedules, service timelines, delivery status, and operational updates.
• Monitor active routes and deliveries, proactively identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts, delays, and other operational challenges.
• Provide direct support to Art Handler/Drivers by communicating job requirements, monitoring progress, troubleshooting field issues, and facilitating operational coordination.
• Conduct pre-route briefings and post-route debriefings to ensure field personnel are prepared for assignments and operational objectives are met.
• Research job locations, building access requirements, parking and loading conditions, and object-specific handling considerations to support successful project execution.
• Ensure all relevant job information, handling instructions, and logistical requirements are clearly communicated to field personnel.
• Prepare daily warehouse pick lists and verify that all property scheduled for transport is properly identified, labeled, documented, and accounted for prior to departure.
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