Logistics Manager

Oversee the complex logistics of moving oversized and overweight (OSOW) cargo. This role involves detailed planning, route optimization, securing necessary permits, and ensuring regulatory compliance for specialized transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing proposed routes to determine feasibility and compliance with state, county, and municipality heavy haul regulations.
• Coordinating and acquiring all necessary permits for OSOW shipments from various state agencies, ensuring the company remains compliant with all rules and regulations.
• Serving as the central point of communication among drivers, internal departments (Project Managers, Project Engineers, Equipment Manager), external permit services, and state agencies.
• Ensuring all transportation operations adhere to USDOT, FMCSA, and state-specific transportation regulations, including safety standards and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records for all shipments, permits, and compliance reports.
• Manage driver and runner daily schedules and time sheets.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPI's) to measure and improve transportation efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure all outside haulers maintain proper insurance to minimize risk to IEW.
• Evaluate and recommend systems and tools that help us to efficiently manage our logistics network.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in transportation, logistics, or dispatching, with specific knowledge of heavy haul freight.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of DOT and FMCSA transportation regulations.
• Must be available for dispatching emergencies that may occur off hours
  (nights/weekends).