Regional Trailer Network Manager

Description

Position at Swift Transportation

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At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Manage and coordinate trailer assets within a designated region to maximize return on invested capital.

• Manage trailer network in assigned region to ensure optimal trailer supply in every market.
• Establish trailer balance percentage targets by market and provide solutions for maintaining trailer network balance targets.
• Drive trailer utilization improvement by identifying and communicating high trailer dwell opportunities to appropriate departments and/or customers.
• Monitor the efficient usage of trailers in assigned region through the use of various trailer reports.
• Ensure maximum revenue generation of equipment by working with other departments and/or lines of business.
• Maximize trailer turns per week in accordance with department and company objectives.
• Monitor inactive trailers at customer and terminal locations.
• Identify trailers available for assignment and coordinate equipment re-positions to ensure trailer pool requirements are met.
• Identify trailers to be locked down for sale or lease and coordinate the movement of these trailers to predetermined locations.
• Oversee the recovery of abandoned, towed, damaged and/or missing trailers in assigned region; coordinate the movement of these trailers to predetermined locations.
• Review and address trailer solution exceptions with appropriate customer service leaders and/or sales leadership to reduce rework and drive better trailer pool accuracy.
• Ensure trailer project requirements are being met by agreed upon timelines.
• Refine and update business skills and experience through work assignments.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 1+ year experience in operations within the transportation industry required.
• Associates' degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communicate skills.
• Must possess good problem solving skills.
• Must be detailed orientated.
• Must possess strong organization skills.
• Must be able to work well with others.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Debt Free Colleges or Tuition Assistance Programs

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.