Director ADM Trucking - Decatur, IL

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Director ADM Trucking- Decatur, IL Position Summary: ADM is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Director to oversee all aspects of ADM’s private truck fleet, ADM Trucking Inc. ADM Trucking is a 550 truck private fleet that delivers bulk dry and liquid freight to our food grade customers. Based in Decatur, IL, this position plays a critical role in maintaining our commitment to operational excellence, safety, and regulatory integrity. Key Responsibilities: Terminal Operations: Ensure full compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations across company operations. Implement continuous improvement strategies across the trucking business unit Maintain and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with current federal and state requirements. Develop and support safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory compliance. Oversee the owned truck wash facilities and truck repair shops Oversee implementation and compliance to ADM Trucking Quality and Food Safety programs and policies Monitor operating costs and execute cost reduction strategies where possible Commercial management: Partner with commercial teams to ensure that the private fleet is positioned, staffed and trained to support our customers. Develop and maintain market based pricing to ensure that ADM business units have competitive freight rates for the lanes that they ship Partner with Traffic and Logistics teams to ensure that the private fleet is positioned in areas that provide ADM a competitive advantage Work with plants to ensure that the private fleet hauls inbound process materials that can be hauled in food grade equipment. Collaboration & Training: Support and train trucking leadership teams on operations and commercial related practices and procedures. Ensure that Training and development programs are in place and implemented through the trucking organization. Collaborate with legal teams during litigation, audits, and investigations. Oversee operations related to the transportation of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT). Recruiting and retention: Oversee recruiting efforts for truck drivers, mechanics, wash bay and supporting staff Ensure that we have a retention program that includes, recognition, development and continuous improvement Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing trucking fleet operations preferred. Strong understanding of 49CFR and DOT regulations Strong understanding of FMCSA compliance Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, including public speaking. Experience with compliance software and tools such as McLeod, Samsara, RMIS, Bi-Pro, onboard telematics (including camera technology), HireRight, TenStreet, Microsoft Office Suite, Coupa. Knowledge of HAZMAT transportation regulations is a plus. Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. ?Hiring Manager- Steven Finn ? Recruiter- John Wagner About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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