What is a truck terminal manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a truck terminal manager

1. Explore truck terminal manager education requirements

   Most common truck terminal manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   44.4 %

   High School Diploma

   27.8 %

   Associate

   11.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific truck terminal manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DOT	53.08%
   LTL	34.03%
   Customer Service	9.03%
   Payroll	3.87%

3. Complete relevant truck terminal manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New truck terminal managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a truck terminal manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real truck terminal manager resumes.

4. Research truck terminal manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage drivers' payroll, logbooks, and safety checks.
   • Coordinate logistics process, freight movement, and contractor activities managing inbound/outbound freight, customer service and administration.
   • Develop distribution continuity plans--ensure unhindered flow of critical supplies in event of catastrophic destruction of logistics support pipeline.
   • Present weekly financial status reports to senior finance, purchasing and program management

5. Apply for truck terminal manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a truck terminal manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams