Truck Services Manager

Travel Centers of America (TA) has been a trusted partner for transportation professionals for more than 50 years. From fuel and food to truck maintenance and technology, our travel centers serve millions of truck drivers and motorists across the United States.

TA is expanding its network of travel centers, adopting cutting‑edge technology and innovative alternative‑energy initiatives. Every team member, from each location to our headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, is a stakeholder in TA’s success.

Our Truck Service team is comprised of nearly 3,000 highly skilled technicians and spans coast to coast. With over 280 locations across the country, TA Truck Service has a solid foundation and a forward‑thinking vision. The Truck Service General Manager is an inspirational leader who oversees the Truck Service Profit Center, leading a team of technicians, overseeing marketing and operations functions, and ensuring excellent customer service.

This individual coaches the team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy‑duty trucks and trailers, and ensures travelers return to the road better than they came.

• Be a servant leader and inspire your team to meet and exceed company performance standards and improve the Truck Service department (i.e. fast and friendly customer service, good product knowledge, up‑beat atmosphere, etc.).
• Develop a trusting atmosphere that is conducive to receiving feedback from team members and guests; coach and performance manage team members according to company policy.
• Recruit, hire, train and retain highly motivated employees according to company guidelines and create a culture where employees feel respected and recognized for their achievements.
• Coach your team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy‑duty trucks and trailers in a professional and accommodating manner.
• Conduct visual inspections to ensure that all products and services are available.
• Be responsible for achieving financial objectives of the business through effective management of people, product, service and facility processes, including a focus on the revenue and profit components.
• Lead all aspects of payroll, accounting, inventory and personnel documentation procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting and compliance with state and federal laws.
• Adhere to safety standards and abide by standards of operation; follow company guidelines on vendor relationships.

• A leader who sets the example when working alongside team members.
• High School Diploma (or GED) required;
  Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in convenience store, truck service, travel center, or other related business activity.
• Proficient planning and analytical skills (i.e. understanding the calculations on the P&L, coverage ratio, budget & expense report, etc.) – able to achieve positive financial results.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present business action plans and operational reports to management.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions.
• A valid driver's license required.

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On‑site meal discounts.
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training.
• Relocation Assistance (relocation not required).

$0.00 - 0.00 annually

In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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