FLEET MANAGER I

Dollar General • Fulton, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Manager I is responsible for the overall on-site operation of the Dollar General dedicated fleet and manages the on-site fleet team. The role is accountable for fleet key performance indicators, including on-time store deliveries, tractor utilization, and reverse logistics such as backhaul and rolltainer management. The Fleet Manager develops and manages the annual private fleet budget and is ultimately accountable for profit and loss.

The position leads dedicated fleet operations and driver performance, supports strategic planning with the Senior Transportation Manager, and oversees driver training, payroll, retention, equipment use, dispatching, and compliance. It also provides reporting, analysis, and project support to the Outbound Operations team. At least 10% travel is required.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and knowledge of the transportation industry, FMCSA Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program, and DOT regulations.
• Experience managing dedicated fleet operations and over-the-road (OTR) drivers.
• Strong written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, with problem-solving ability and innovative thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organization skills.
• Proficiency with transportation optimization software for routing, tendering, scheduling, and shipment tracking, as well as MS Office software.
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or Logistics.
• Transportation experience managing at least 50 drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage dedicated operations and lead fleet team members to achieve on-time freight pickup and delivery, driver tractor utilization, safety compliance, and reverse logistics objectives.
• Use the driver management tool to dispatch, track, and report results.
• Partner with the Senior Transportation Manager to develop and execute a strategic plan supporting profit and loss, expense maintenance, and active driver growth.
• Execute business plans to achieve Private Fleet Performance Indicators while adhering to Federal, State, local, and organizational rules and regulations.
• Oversee driver training, driver payroll, time at home, driver retention, idle reduction, MPG improvement, driver load dispatch assignment, load optimization, equipment usage, and effective use of the driver management system.
• Build and maintain driver relationships by understanding and meeting driver needs, including home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, and equipment issues.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and project participation for the Outbound Operations team, including developing KPI scorecards, analyzing data, and implementing new ideas and processes.
• Develop and manage the annual private fleet budget and maintain accountability for profit and loss.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed