Job Description

There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.

Now a part of the bp family, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.

Job Summary

The role coordinates biodiesel logistics and operations for the Fuel Supply Department, including source optimization, contract execution, carrier coordination, delivery monitoring, and blending equipment operations. Additionally, manages select fuel supply programs nationwide as necessary to support TA’s overall fuel supply process.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Utilize “Fuel Shepherd,” TA’s proprietary fuel management system, to forecast daily site-level fuel requirements based on inventory, demand, and market conditions
2. Coordinate bulk fuel deliveries across assigned markets, ensuring demand is met efficiently
3. Manage biodiesel sourcing strategies by analyzing supplier pricing, reliability, logistics, and contractual terms
4. Ensure correct usage and blending of biodiesel at designated sites, oversee blender repairs, and verify compliance with blending specifications
5. Monitor market dynamics and product availability to optimize renewable fuel supply in real-time
6. Maintain supplier compliance with contract terms and fuel delivery expectations
7. Analyze pricing anomalies and support back-office administration processes
8. Configure Fuel Shepherd integration with carriers for load execution and real-time performance monitoring
9. Track daily carrier performance, resolve logistics issues, and file claims as necessary
10. Evaluate long-term carrier metrics (e.g., delivery accuracy, runouts, pricing efficiency) to drive service improvements and uphold established business guidelines with all transportation partners
11. Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate load data and timely transaction processing
12. Maintain compliance with specialty fuel programs (e.g., biodiesel blends, additives) and ensure integration into supply planning
13. Lead and support cross-functional fuel supply initiatives and special projects

Qualifications

1. 1-4 years of relevant business experience in logistics, operations, or transportation
2. Bachelor’s degree preferred
3. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
4. Proficient in Windows-based applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
5. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
6. Demonstrated analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capabilities

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit

Pay Range

The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please email us at appada@ta-petro.com. In your email, please include your first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Requires extensive sitting, viewing and utilizing computer equipment, keyboarding, listening and speaking with telephone equipment, walking and occasionally lifting 10 to 40 lbs. Field travel required via automobile and/or airplane. While not traveling, position has no exposure to adverse working conditions.

Disclaimer

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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