Ask Donald – Management
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What are the key roles of Management?
As a Manager, you will lead the operations of a department within a trucking company. You are a key person in the day-to-day operations. Two examples are operations managers and fleet managers.
Operations managers are responsible for making decisions about the equipment required to meet the needs of customers. They are also in charge of purchasing new vehicles, based on potential sales and customer requirements. In many organizations, the Operations Manager has direct responsibility over drivers as well.
A Fleet Manager is responsible for making sure that equipment is available when required including trucks, tractors, and various types of trailers. In addition, a Fleet Manager may also be responsible for ensuring appropriate licences are maintained for the fleet. Other responsibilities include keeping track of specialized equipment and ensuring it functions well.
What specific skills or abilities are required?
Regardless of the department you manage you will need to be a strong leader, communicator, decision-maker and organizer. You’ll also require an excellent knowledge of the trucking industry and the economics of the trucking business.
Who do you work with throughout the company?
I work primarily with my department and other members of the Management team. I also work on projects that have an impact across the company. We have regular project meetings and work with cross-functional project team. Working with other departments provides me with a better understanding of their successes and challenges in addition to identifying ways we can work together to streamline our procedures.
What is the salary range?
Wages start at $11.00 per hour and progress to around $34.00 per hour. The average rate is $20 per hour.
What technologies do you use as a manager?
I use Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Access and Word all the time. We also have industry-specific software that I use for specific tasks such as inventory, asset, space, customer and manpower management.
What things do you like about this job?
I like it when I see my department running smoothly, safely and on time. It is rewarding to see my team working together to meet our goals.
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