Position: Transport Assitant
Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Transportation Manager
Schedule
•Monday – Friday, occasional weekends
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60 000/annually
Work Location: San Antonio, TX – Main Office
Company Overview:
A1 Express provides heavy haul transport services across the United States. With industry-leading experience, our mission is to provide exceptional contract services that deliver value and exceed our clients’ expectations. By integrating safety and health into our values, we ensure that our work is conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner, creating a positive and nurturing environment for our team and clients. Our values guide our decisions, actions, and interactions, shaping our culture and driving us towards our mission of empowering individuals and organizations to thrive.
The Transportation Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a company’s transportation department. They are responsible for managing drivers, ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing routes to reduce costs and improve service.
Essential Functions:
•Supervise daily transportation operations, including dispatching, routing, and tracking of vehicles.
•Train, coach, and discipline drivers to maintain safety, performance, and company policy adherence.
•Investigate and resolve delivery issues, accidents, and customer complaints.
•Analyze routes to improve efficiency and reduce fuel and maintenance costs.
•Ensure compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) and other federal/state transportation regulations, including drug and alcohol testing and licensing requirements.
•Maintain transportation records, including driver logs, fuel logs, and maintenance and vehicle inspections.
•Acquiring trip permits for heavy haulers.
•Enter employees’ time into HCSS weekly.
•Collect truck tickets daily, organize, and scan.
•Data entry for Accounts Receivable.
•Reconcile the driver’s credit card transactions.
•Review and maintain office supplies at the Yard location.
•Other tasks as requested.
Skills/Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or business preferred)
•2+ years of experience in transportation or logistics, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
•Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and safety compliance
•Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
•Experience with fleet management software or transportation management systems (TMS)
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions under pressure
•Proficient in Microsoft O365 suite
Benefits
•Medical & Prescription Insurance
•401(k) & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
•Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
•BCBS Resources & Wishbone Pet Insurance
•Flexible Spending Accounts
•Supplemental Benefits (Aflac) - Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
•Paid Time Off / Flexible Time Off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
•Employee stock purchase plan
•Flexible spending account
Schedule:
Experience:
•Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
•Transportation or Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)
•Fleet Management Software: 2 years (Preferred)
•DOT/FMCSA: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
•Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
•San Antonio, TX 78247 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•San Antonio, TX 78247: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person