Fleet Leader

Swift Transportation • Lancaster, TX

12d

About The Position

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Requirements

• 4+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts in the transportation industry required.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Must be able to lead, develop and coach others.
• Must be able to effectively transfer knowledge to others.
• Must be able to understand financial reports.
• Must be able to effectively utilize available technologies (Micromap, Tableau, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leader P/L for assigned fleet. Continuously develop and coach assigned Driver Leaders and provide support to Terminal Leader.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Driver Leaders and their fleets.
• Ensure all Drivers are fully utilized and Driver Leaders are collaborating with all appropriate departments (Planning, Shop, etc.) to maximize fleet production and driver satisfaction.
• Handle escalated driver relations and compliance issues as needed.
• Achieve safety objectives through continuous improvement of KPI's that impact terminal incident results.
• Ensure Terminal is well maintained.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Benefits

• Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance.
• We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager