Regional Transportation Manager - Nashville, TN

Regional Transportation Manager - Nashville, TN

Regional Transportation Manager oversees the daily activity of the fuel transport drivers; ensures safe, timely and accurate deliveries of light products; ensures drivers are in compliance with all Federal, State and local rules and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises, hires, trains, evaluates and motivates a team of fuel transport drivers; manages the day-to-day activities of Company drivers and transports
• Directs and coordinates the activities of transport personnel that are responsible for loading, transporting, and offloading of product
• Ensures the safe and efficient delivery of light products to the Company's customer
• Maintains working knowledge of Federal, State and local rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ensures drivers are in compliance with all applicable regulations and/or internal policies
• Reviews drivers' logs, hours of service and other DOT requirements to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations
• Collaborates with regional dispatch centers to coordinate the dispatch of Company transport drivers and/or common carriers to marketing outlets, consumer accounts, and bulk plants to affect maximum efficiency and savings on deliveries
• Conducts continuous analyses of vehicle and driver assignments and analyzes scheduling for possible resource optimization
• Keeps abreast of Federal, state and local laws and regulations related to transport of hazardous materials, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Responds to and initiates initial responses to emergencies, such as motor vehicle accidents, involving corporate transport personnel and resources; completes vehicle and industrial accident reports and assists in investigations as necessary
• Ensures that all necessary departmental paperwork is completed in a timely fashion
• Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management

Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of FMCSA, EPA, and OSHA
• Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to research and resolve issues
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
• Ability to perform repeated bending, standing and reaching
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

7-Eleven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.