Fleet Manager Trainee

Roehl Transport•Gary, IN

About The Position

As a Fleet Management Trainee, you will learn to lead a team of up to 45 drivers and support their productivity, safety, and customer service. Roehl Transport provides comprehensive training through an experienced Fleet Manager mentor, online learning, classroom training, team meetings, and hands-on and computer-based instruction. The goal is to prepare you to lead your own fleet of drivers as a Fleet Manager after completing the training period. While in training, you will earn an hourly wage and a bonus. After training, you will earn a competitive salary and have the opportunity to earn a second monthly bonus. The company offers medical and dental benefits, a 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Roehl Transport was founded in 1962 and describes itself as one of North America's safest trucking companies. Its stated values are Safety, Driver Driven, Innovation, Unity in Diversity, Delivering Success, and Do the Right Thing.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in customer service, retail, restaurant, and/or hospitality.
Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Effective communication skills with a diverse audience via phone, email, and text.
Ability to work with dual-screen computer monitors.

Nice To Haves

No prior transportation experience is required.
Tuition reimbursement is available for employees interested in advancing their education.

Responsibilities

Develop working knowledge of the transportation and trucking industry.
Develop a strong understanding of Roehl’s company values, procedures, and systems.
Participate in team meetings, huddles, and mentoring programs.
Complete hands-on and computer-based training.
Learn to coach drivers, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
Prepare to lead a fleet of drivers as a Fleet Manager after the training period.