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Assistant Trucking Operations Lead

Dance.com, Xenia, OH, United States


Assistant Trucking Operations Lead
Location: Xenia, OH • Type: Full-Time • Salaried; Exempt • Reports To: Fleet & Trucking Manager

At DanceOne, our fleet operations are essential to delivering world‑class dance events across the country. We’re looking for experienced, safety‑driven CDL professionals ready to step into a leadership role supporting compliant, efficient trucking operations nationwide.

This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in driving and fleet operations who are eager to grow their leadership impact, support drivers, and help ensure every tour runs safely, smoothly, and on schedule.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary (Will be commensurate with CDL tenure, regulatory expertise, and leadership experience)

Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, along with options for FSA, HSA, and other supplementary insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support, including counseling and work‑life resources, to promote employee well‑being

401(k) with generous employer match

Company‑paid holidays and PTO

The opportunity to play a key role in advancing safe, efficient, and compliant trucking operations supporting nationwide tours

What We Are Looking For
DanceOne is seeking a CDL‑A licensed Assistant Trucking Operations Lead to support fleet safety, driver compliance, and DOT‑regulated operations across national tours. This role partners directly with the Fleet & Trucking Manager and plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and audit‑ready fleet.

What You’ll Do
Operations & Dispatch Support

Support load planning, dispatch execution, route optimization, and driver coverage

Manage exceptions like breakdowns, delays, weather, and customer escalations

Coordinate with maintenance on downtime, repairs, and vehicle readiness

Ensure completion of BOLs, PODs, lumper receipts, and scale tickets

DOT & Compliance

Maintain and assist with DOT compliance systems and documentation

Driver Qualification (DQ) files, Hours of Service (HOS) monitoring and corrections

DVIRs, pre‑trip/post‑trip compliance, and defect resolution tracking

Coordinate Drug & Alcohol program steps with HR/TPA and support DOT audits

Safety & Company Standards

Enforce safety policies; lead incident response, documentation, and corrective actions

Run driver coaching on safety events, scores, and behaviors

Conduct safety meetings, tailgates, and intervention tracking

Samsara (Telematics, ELD, Cameras)

Administer or backup Samsara: user setup, device health, geofences, and workflows

ELD/HOS workflow management and safety/camera event review

Build weekly/monthly safety and utilization reports

Train drivers and supervisors on Samsara best practices

Finance & Cost Controls

Track operational costs, detention/layovers, accessorials, tolls, and fuel transactions

Support payroll inputs and reduce cost leakage through documentation controls

Continuous Improvement

Maintain SOPs and update processes based on regulatory and operational learnings

Participate in training programs and support standard work implementation

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL (Required)

MUST be 21 years of age or older

Minimum 3–5 years of CDL driving and/or trucking operations experience

Working knowledge of ELD systems, DOT regulations, and FMCSA compliance

Proven safety‑first mindset and operational discipline and leadership

Join the team behind the movement. If you take pride in safe, compliant trucking operations, teamwork, and supporting complex, multi‑state logistics, this is your opportunity to join a company that relies on disciplined fleet execution to deliver live events nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Statement
DanceOne is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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