Transportation Specialist

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With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has evolved from a small family‑run business into the nation's leading pet specialty distributor, proudly serving over 10,000 pet retail locations nationwide.

At Pet Food Experts (PFX), we do more than distribute the best pet products—we fuel independent pet retailers with passion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to community. With unprecedented growth and an expanded national footprint, we’re stronger than ever, ready to serve more retailers, support more brands, and make an even bigger impact in the pet industry.

If you’re an animal lover with a heart for independent businesses and a drive for excellence, we want you on our team!

• The Transportation Specialist works closely with the Fleet Supervisor as his backup and partner, overseeing our driving team to ensure all deliveries are safe, timely, and courteous.
• Backup Driver when needed.
• Plan, assign, and direct routes with the Fleet Supervisor through Roadnet/Omnitracs to maximize operating efficiencies.
• Train, re‑train, coach, mentor drivers; address complaints and work with sales to resolve delivery issues.
• Assist and communicate with the driver team to ensure they have everything needed to run their daily routes safely.
• Contact Ryder or Penske and outside motor carriers for repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Collaborate and communicate daily with the Outbound Operations Team on loading preparation, tractor or trailer changes, and any other daily issues.
• Finalize route and equipment assignments and daily loading reports with the Fleet Supervisor and Operations Departments.
• Collect all drivers’ fuel receipts and Amex receipts to reconcile per driver at the end of each month; reconcile each driver’s statement to ensure all receipts have been submitted.
• Provide information to Sales, Accounts Receivable, Customer Claims, New Accounts on driver ETA’s, proof of delivery, RGA’s, new routes or stops.
• Assist Fleet Supervisor with route/stop changes.
• Schedule and coordinate all 3rd party shipments through Globaltranz.
• Assist with daily driver check‑ins as the drivers return from their routes.

• Valid CDL Class A License.
• FMCSA / Transportation Regulation knowledge a must.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, support and execute safety and regulatory compliance, including federal, state and local laws pertaining to transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including 24‑hour availability for receiving emergency driver phone calls).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to exchange information effectively and in a timely manner.
• Strong customer focus, results‑driven and positive attitude.
• Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with impeccable follow‑up skills.
• Solid analytical, problem‑solving, strategic and innovative thinking skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, Google Suite preferred, and applicable company‑specific applications.

• No scheduled weekends – more time for family, adventures, or just lounging with your pets.
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Safety footwear reimbursement.
• Overtime pay – extra dollars for extra hours.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee discounts on pet food & supplies.

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

• Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check.

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