Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn’t stop there! We’re also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com.

Job Type: Full-time with overtime

Experience: 2 year preferred

Reports to: Territory Manager, Supervisory responsibility

Wage: $80,000 - $90,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $2000 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

Job Summary:

The Transportation, Logistics & Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing all trucking, fleet, and material transportation operations for Croell, Inc. This role manages cement and fly ash transportation, schedules company and independent haulers, and ensures timely, efficient delivery of materials to support production needs. Additional responsibilities include budgeting, rate negotiation, payload optimization, equipment maintenance coordination, and compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety regulations. This full-time position reports to the Territory Manager and includes supervisory responsibility.

For more information regarding this position, contact Randy at 641-229-8166.

Primary Responsibilities:

Transportation & Dispatch Management

• Dispatch Operations: Plan, coordinate, and dispatch company drivers and independent haulers to meet production and customer delivery demands promptly.
• Logistics & Inventory: Manage cement and fly ash logistics, inventory tracking, unloading schedules, and supplier coordination.
• Payload & Route Optimization: Monitor truck payloads, routes, and efficiencies to maximize productivity while maintaining compliance with weight regulations.
• Vendor & Hauler Relations: Build, maintain, and evaluate relationships and negotiate rates with independent haulers, vendors, and material suppliers.
  
  

Fleet, Equipment & Shop Management

• Shop Supervision: Oversee operations, staff, and repair programs across company maintenance and maintenance shops.
• Asset Tracking: Use specialized software systems to monitor equipment locations, log assets, and arrange asset transfers throughout the company.
• Maintenance Coordination: Partner with field and shop managers to schedule regular preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs for semi-trucks, trailers, heavy construction equipment, and support machinery.

Compliance & Safety

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company safety standards, including licensing, weight restrictions, and transportation documentation.
• Documentation & Records: Oversee and maintain vehicle documentation, including permits, DMV registrations, maintenance logs, transaction records, and insurance certificates.
• Safety Culture: Make safety the top priority across all equipment operations and maintenance environments; immediately identify and report any issues inhibiting safe production.

General Expectations

• Operational Flexibility: Maintain punctuality for all shifts and demonstrate a willingness to work outside normal hours or in poor weather conditions when operational needs arise.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of prior knowledge and hands-on experience with heavy construction equipment (e.g., redi-mix trucks, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, semi-trailers, aggregate crushers).
• Technical Skills: Strong computer proficiency, including mastery of Microsoft Office suite and fleet management software.
• Leadership & Traits: Proven leadership ability with direct reports and peers; highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and accurate in recordkeeping.
• Consent to pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorites

   

  Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing
• Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching

Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.