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Assist Transportation Manager as directed with day-to-day operations. Review and manage all assigned routing to ensure that deliveries meet customer needs and are cost-effective. Evaluate and solicit input from drivers regarding routing to decrease overtime and improve customer satisfaction. Assist TM with driver training, skills development and performance; create and maintain current effective cross-trainings and safety meeting plans to improve drivers’ skills on all equipment. Keep current with laws and practices; participate in and lead (if requested) periodic driver meetings to discuss issues, law and regulation changes and other pertinent matters. Assist TM with driver records maintenance on health and fitness, accidents and drug testing in compliance with OSHA and DOT standards. When performing duties as a backup Driver, be responsible for safe, professional and courteous delivery of all products to ensure on-time successful delivery and satisfied customers Ensure that assigned equipment is mechanically sound and trip-worthy, perform all necessary pre-trip checks, including verification that product has been loaded in a safe and compliant manner, in order to avoid damage in transit. Report all maintenance needs immediately according to appropriate protocol. Transport product safely, on time and in conformance with all applicable laws and regulations. Build positive customer relationships by providing a high level of service and focus Deliver and unload product to stores in a safe, efficient, friendly manner. Obtain signatures on invoices and collect payments when required. Pick up customer returns according to company returns policy and ensure corresponding paperwork has been completed. Appropriately respond to and effectively resolve customer needs as they arise. Communicate customer concerns and opportunities to Animal Supply Company teammates in Operations, Customer Service and Sales. Complete trip reports, logbooks and other required paperwork in a compliant, neat and timely manner. Maintain neat, professional personal appearance necessary to interact with customers and the general public and appropriately represent Animal Supply Company. Maintain necessary unexpired permits and licenses required to perform job duties and operate assigned vehicle legally and compliantly. Meet or exceed all company safety and performance expectations; follow company handbook and operations policies and procedures. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list; other duties may be required. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time. Do you have the following qualities? Experience with product transport, equipment operation, driver and truck safety best practices Excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills, ability to maintain patience and composure Experience coaching / developing others, able to modify interaction style to fit diverse work group needs Knowledge of FMCSA regulations AS 400 experience Intermediate or above skill with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Your education & experience should be similar to : HS diploma / GED required Valid Class A driver’s license, 3+ years commercial driving experience with product delivery responsibilities, 1+ year driving for ASC Prior experience in a driver training or lead role desired Working conditions : Exposure to seasonal weather conditions, noise and vibrations from truck, may work near moving mechanical parts, such as lifts Physical requirements : Primarily driving and lifting, with some walking, bending, standing Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Ability to operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and legal manner Ability to communicate clearly with customer.