Service Center Manager
Dayton Freight Lines
West Burlington, IA, US · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Service Center Managers are responsible for the organization, staffing, enforcement and accomplishment of all Service Center activities in an efficient and economical manner consistent with Corporate’s objectives.
Responsibilities
Inspects and measures Service Center performance to identify opportunities or problem areas and develop solutions
Maintains excellent communication with external and internal customers
Analyzes revenue statistics
Identifies sales opportunities and develops customer solutions
Keeps fully informed of competitor developments
Recruits, qualifies, interviews, hires, trains and develops Service Center personnel
Develops sales/marketing action plans to maximize territory revenue
Investigates, reports and initiates corrective actions for accidents, job related injuries and employee discrepancies
Understands and complies with Dayton Freight’s safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations
Evaluates all freight claims
Ensures that Service Center premises are protected and maintained
Facilitates informational meetings with Service Center team members
Effectively handles special assignments as directed
Qualifications
Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry
Managed Drivers and Dock Workers
Managed a Sales staff
Has been responsible for developing and following a budget
Benefits
Stable and growing organization
Competitive weekly pay
Quick advancement
Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
Modern facilities
Clean, late model equipment
Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
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