Transport Company Managers

What the job involves

• Organises the purchase and maintenance of transport vehicles, equipment and fuel
• Liaises with clients to determine requirements and provide customers with advice and information regarding vehicle type, purchase or hire rates and obligations, as well as handling complaints
• Receives orders and bookings, and plans and implements transportation schedules
• Ensures goods are stored and transported in conditions that will maintain their quality
• Arranges collection and delivery of vehicles and goods
• Maintains business records and prepares operational statements and reports
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations

Key values of workers in Transport Company Managers

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Transport Company Managers

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.