Director ADM Trucking- Decatur, IL

Position Summary:
ADM is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Director to oversee all aspects of ADM’s private truck fleet, ADM Trucking Inc. ADM Trucking is a 550 truck private fleet that delivers bulk dry and liquid freight to our food grade customers. Based in Decatur, IL, this position plays a critical role in maintaining our commitment to operational excellence, safety, and regulatory integrity.

Key Responsibilities:
Terminal Operations:Ensure full compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations across company operations.Implement continuous improvement strategies across the trucking business unitMaintain and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with current federal and state requirements.Develop and support safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory compliance.Oversee the owned truck wash facilities and truck repair shopsOversee implementation and compliance to ADM Trucking Quality and Food Safety programs and policiesMonitor operating costs and execute cost reduction strategies where possibleCommercial management:Partner with commercial teams to ensure that the private fleet is positioned, staffed and trained to support our customers.Develop and maintain market based pricing to ensure that ADM business units have competitive freight rates for the lanes that they shipPartner with Traffic and Logistics teams to ensure that the private fleet is positioned in areas that provide ADM a competitive advantageWork with plants to ensure that the private fleet hauls inbound process materials that can be hauled in food grade equipment.Collaboration & Training:Support and train trucking leadership teams on operations and commercial related practices and procedures.Ensure that Training and development programs are in place and implemented through the trucking organization.Collaborate with legal teams during litigation, audits, and investigations.Oversee operations related to the transportation of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT).Recruiting and retention:Oversee recruiting efforts for truck drivers, mechanics, wash bay and supporting staffEnsure that we have a retention program that includes, recognition, development and continuous improvementQualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree required.Experience:Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing trucking fleet operations preferred.Strong understanding of 49CFR and DOT regulationsStrong understanding of FMCSA complianceSkills:Strong written and verbal communication, including public speaking.Experience with compliance software and tools such as McLeod, Samsara, RMIS, Bi-Pro, onboard telematics (including camera technology), HireRight, TenStreet, Microsoft Office Suite, Coupa.Knowledge of HAZMAT transportation regulations is a plus.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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