No one put him in charge of anything, Val, he just became in charge of it. Also he at least has a hint of leadership ability, so credit where credit is due.

"Dead. Er, messily." Rodimus's face turns dark, and his optics fall away from Val. Trailcutter's death might not be his fault but it's still one more member of his crew dead. And he hates that, more than anything. "Anyway, Skids learns things instantly."