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Location: Flexible
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us:
We are a dynamic and growing Trucking Company, renowned for providing exceptional customer experiences. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled service and unforgettable experiences to our client companies.
Position Summary:
As the CEO/COO, you will be at the forefront of driving our company's vision, overseeing all operational, strategic, and business aspects. Your leadership will be crucial in steering the company towards sustainable growth while maintaining its reputation for Logistics and Transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Operational Efficiency: Ensuring that trucks are dispatched efficiently, routes are optimized, and deliveries are made on time. This involves managing a fleet of vehicles, drivers, and logistics.
2.Sales Development: Manager Business Development/New Account Acquisition(Sales)
3.Safety and Compliance: Ensuring that all operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations related to trucking, including driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and safety protocols. This may involve working closely with regulatory agencies.
4.Financial Management: Overseeing the budgeting, financial planning, and cost management for the operations department. This includes monitoring expenses, optimizing routes to reduce costs, and ensuring profitability.
5.Team Leadership: Leading and managing a team of operations managers, dispatchers, drivers, and other staff members. This involves hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff to ensure optimal performance.
6.Customer Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with customers, shippers, and other stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and loyalty. This may involve negotiating contracts, resolving disputes, and addressing customer concerns.
7.Strategic Planning: Working closely with the other executives to develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the company. This includes identifying opportunities for growth, expansion, and improvement.
8.Technology Integration: Leveraging technology, such as GPS tracking, fleet management software, and logistics optimization tools, to improve operational efficiency, safety, and customer service.
9.Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and challenges in the operations and implementing strategies to mitigate them. This includes addressing issues related to equipment breakdowns, driver shortages, regulatory changes, and market fluctuations.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a CEO/COO or in a similar executive management role, and requirement for leadership experience in the Trucking/Logistics Industry
- Preferred Experience with Amazon Relay, DAT, Syllectus, Uber Freight, and shipper loads
- Strong understanding of business operations, financial strategies, and market dynamics.
- Outstanding leadership and organizational abilities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
- Adept at decision-making, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Access to a network of industry leaders and innovators.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to Ricardo.Yanes@fmsearch.com.
CEO/COO Questionnaire Trucking Company
Instructions:
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Your responses will help us understand your cognitive approach to various business scenarios and challenges and will be used to set the table for the interview.
Questions:
- Leadership and Management:
- Can you describe your leadership style and how it aligns with the culture and values of a Trucking Company?
- How have you effectively led and managed diverse teams, especially in a dynamic and competitive industry like trucking?
- Industry Knowledge:
- What insights do you have about the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the trucking industry?
- How do you stay updated with regulatory changes, market dynamics, and emerging technologies in the trucking sector?
- Strategic Vision:
- Can you outline your strategic vision and priorities for leading our Trucking Company into the future?
- How would you approach developing and implementing growth strategies, diversifying services, and entering new markets?
- Operational Excellence:
- How would you ensure operational excellence, efficiency, and safety across our fleet and logistics operations?
- What measures would you implement to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve overall profitability?
- Customer Focus:
- How would you prioritize customer satisfaction, build strong relationships with clients and partners, and differentiate our services in the market?
- Can you share examples of how you've addressed customer feedback, resolved disputes, and maintained long-term partnerships?
- Financial Acumen:
- How do you approach financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximize profitability and shareholder value?
- Can you discuss your experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, and risk management strategies?
- Innovation and Technology:
- How would you leverage technology, automation, and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency, customer service, and competitive advantage?
- Can you provide examples of how you've implemented innovative solutions or technologies in previous roles to drive growth and improve performance?
- Change Management:
- How would you lead organizational change, adapt to market disruptions, and navigate through economic uncertainties in the trucking industry?
- Can you share a specific instance where you successfully led a company through a significant transformation or turnaround?
- Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility:
- How would you integrate sustainability practices, environmental initiatives, and corporate social responsibility into our business operations and strategic planning?
- Can you discuss your experience with implementing sustainable practices, reducing carbon footprint, and aligning with regulatory requirements?
- Personal Motivation and Fit:
- Why are you interested in joining our Trucking Company as CEO/COO, and what motivates you to lead and grow our organization?
- How do your values, experiences, and career goals align with our company's mission, vision, and culture?
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