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Example motor transport operator requirements on a job description

Motor transport operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in motor transport operator job postings.
Sample motor transport operator requirements
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations
  • Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Experience with loading and unloading cargo
  • Ability to read and follow maps and GPS systems
Sample required motor transport operator soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and routes
  • Attention to detail and safety

Motor transport operator job description example 1

RS&H motor transport operator job description

Associate Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or applicable related major.
3 years of experience in performing transactional business activities.
3 years of experience in professional writing, technical writing, editing and/or business development writing.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.


Preferred Qualifications

B.S. or B.A. in Business or applicable related major or B.S. in Engineering from ABET accredited university.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage electronic data sets.
Experience with budget management and analysis.
Experience with additional software and enterprise systems.

Demonstrated ability or educational training in business marketing.

Additional Requirement

A valid Virginia driver's license or the ability to obtain the license within one month of hire is required. A driver's license records check and criminal history records check are required. Successful candidates may be required to travel and perform physical duties associated with field assignments or meeting with clients and RS&H associates as needed.

The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation's top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Motor transport operator job description example 2

E.W. Wylie motor transport operator job description

Who are we?
At E.W. Wylie we have been around since 1938. We haul specialized equipment and glass. We are a fast-paced company that puts emphasis on teamwork, communication, and respect. If you are looking to join a world-class team, apply today, because What Drives You, Drives Us!
Who are you?
You are an energetic, hardworking, & driven professional. You like structured workflows with new and unique challenges offered to you every working day. You value communication and the opportunity to help a fellow team-member out. Waking up every day to come into work and provide the best support possible to our team excites you. Additionally, you appreciate efficiency, profitability, and most importantly, quality service. The drivers at E.W. Wylie will depend upon you to help them with varying needs, sometimes in ways that require you to think outside the box.
What will you be doing?
Review performance, coaching, ensuring timely pickup/delivery & rewarding our drivers.
Maintaining proper lines of communication between the office staff and our drivers providing the most efficient use of time possible.
Find new and creative ways to increase efficiency and productivity by examining current processes.
Review drivers' pay and miles each week and prepare the next weeks schedule.
Work with the rest of our world-class team to ensure that communication and teamwork are second to none.
What skills you bring to the table
Phenomenal communication and interpersonal experience.
The capability to perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
A passion for solving complex problems.
The desire to maintain a highly organized environment.
A desire and ability to learn our computer systems.
Educational Background
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two or four-year degree preferred, not required
2+ years of experience in the transportation industry preferred, not required
More than just a great job, we offer great benefits!
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance.
401(k) with matching.
Paid-Time-Off, starting day-one.
Health savings account.
A world-class facility & On-Site gym.
The chance to work with a supportive and knowledgeable team.
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Motor transport operator job description example 3

ACV Auctions motor transport operator job description

ACV's mission is to build and enable the most trusted and efficient digital marketplaces for buying and selling used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive data that was previously unimaginable. We are powered by a combination of the world's best people and the industry's best technology. At ACV, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and rewarded with a work environment that enables each teammate to impact the company from day one. ACV's network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products as well as True360 and Data Services.
What will you do:

This role is responsible for the growth and maintenance of our shared carrier network. Reporting to the Carrier Manager, you will proactively locate, vet and develop a network of high quality carriers, while achieving the successful resolution of Internal / External customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Work independently with clearly defined KPI's, goals and objectives.
• Process incoming leads and proactively locate and vet a network of quality transportation services and companies.
• Understand the capabilities of each transporter and keep thorough records in Salesforce. Communicate the value of working with ACV and why Transporters love partnering with us.
• Manage relationships and retain quality services.
• Analyze compliance scores and communicate those effectively to partner carriers to help build capacity and reduce overall cycle time.
• Thoroughly setup carrier accounts in Salesforce and ACV's Load board to ensure fast vendor payment and cross-departmental communication.
• Onboard safe and reliable carriers using compliance software.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely placement of transports with haulers.
• Empowered to adjust pricing and creatively link transports to create timely, cost-effective, quick service time movement of vehicles.
• Responsible for adjusting pricing and linking transports on aged vehicle postings.
• Assist Transport Admins with incoming calls regarding payments, bills of lading and general inquiries.
• Follow through on carrier related issues to ensure timely proper resolution and provide continuous communication to all parties involved.
What you should need:
• 2+ years of related experience in logistics, transportation, brokering or customer service.
• A reliable self-starter attitude that can thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
• The desire to roll up your sleeves to get stuff done; doing whatever it takes to delight a customer Problem-solving capability.
• Able to navigate multiple departments remotely.
• Comfort in talking to carriers on the phone.
• Team Player who willingly accepts change and continuous improvement.
• A history of winning awards for being awesome in some way.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Familiar with business technology (Microsoft Office Suite), Salesforce a plus.
What we will offer:
• Comprehensive benefits offerings for benefits eligible Teammates.
• Unique culture that truly values each and every Teammate.
• Career development and future growth opportunities.

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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