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U.S. Xpress, Inc

Transitioning Members Internship - Job Training Program

Job Training All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
1 location in Texas
Job locations
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Career field
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Transportation and Material Moving, Business and Financial Operations, Office and Administrative Support, Computer and Mathematical, Sales and Related, Management

About the program

We are looking for a Driver Leader to come in and execute on our initiatives daily with an obsession around driver satisfaction and customer focus. A successful Driver Leader will be flexible and ready to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the industry and challenge of the day.

Jobs this program prepares you for

What You’ll Do:• Supervise driver performance according to Variant policies, DOT regulations, all other federally or locally mandated rules/laws/guidelines. • Directly supervise multiple drivers at any given time (new hires, drivers off truck, drivers needing additional training support, etc.) • Responsible for the satisfaction of a driver while they are over the road. • Makes recommendations for performance documentation to include, promotions and/or terminations.• Responsible for addressing issues and disputes for drivers.• Promote safe operations.• Manage driver and make capacity available by maintaining seated truck count, accurate driver PTA’s.• Ensures drivers and equipment (i.e. fleet maintenance programs, etc.) are performing as necessary to provide on-time service.• Manage company performance objectives with drivers and monitor that performance. • Ensure on time service is met; address possible service issues in a timely manner while coordinating with USX Customer Service when applicable. • Communicate service deviations to Customer Service in a timely manner. • Collaborate cross-functionally to continue to drive the culture and live out our mission and core values.• Answer incoming phone calls, live chats, and emails to assist drivers with delays, service issues, trailers, payroll, etc.• Collaborate in-person with all levels of the organization to harness collective intelligence of the workforce.• Attend all in-person meetings and trainings on recent developments, goals, and objectives and participate in such discussions by offering input and advice.• Regularly engage remotely and in-person with customers and potential customers to establish rapport, open communication, and expectations• Monitor and Manage KPI’s around P&L, Fuel Management and UtilitySupervisory Responsibility: 30-50 Drivers

Eligibility & prerequisites

Skills· Proficient with Microsoft Office suite· Good written and oral communication skills· Good interpersonal skills· Good judgment and problem-solving skills

Lots of opportunity for growth among other operations roles that intertwine.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ