Fleet Manager I

Dollar General • Berkeley, MO

7d

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 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, partners with the Senior Transportation Manager on strategic planning and execution, and oversees driver training, payroll, retention, dispatching, equipment use, and operational efficiency. The role also provides reporting, analysis, and project support for the Outbound Operations team. At least 10% travel is required.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and knowledge of the transportation industry, the 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 Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage dedicated operations and lead fleet team members to achieve on-time freight pickup and delivery, driver tractor utilization, safety compliance, and effective reverse logistics management.
• 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 while meeting private fleet performance indicators and complying with applicable rules and regulations.
• Oversee driver training, driver payroll, time-at-home, driver retention, idle reduction, MPG improvement, driver load dispatch assignments, 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 fleet profit and loss.

What This Job Offers

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