Fleet Manager
The Workplace Advisors•Bellwood, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Cozzi Recycling is looking for a full-time Fleet Manager to join our team in Bellwood, IL. This role oversees the daily performance of a fleet of approximately 20-25 trucks and leads a team of two Dispatchers and one Transportation Safety Manager, with accountability for safety, productivity, customer service, and overall operational profitability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of transportation, trucking, logistics, or fleet management experience
- Prior supervisory or management experience overseeing dispatch, drivers, or transportation personnel
- Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, safety, and compliance regulations
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with transportation management systems, fleet software, and Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Background managing local, regional, construction, recycling, industrial, or commercial transportation operations
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operation and performance of approximately 20-25 company trucks, including dispatching, routing, scheduling, and asset utilization
- Monitor key performance indicators such as revenue, cost per mile, equipment utilization, driver productivity, and on-time service
- Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and profitability
- Coordinate equipment availability, maintenance schedules, and fleet replacement planning
- Directly supervise and mentor two Dispatchers and one Transportation Safety Manager, setting performance expectations and accountability standards
- Conduct coaching, training, evaluations, and development planning for transportation staff
- Partner with the Transportation Safety Manager to ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety requirements
- Monitor driver qualification files, Hours of Service compliance, accident investigations, and corrective action programs
- Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and drivers, resolving service issues promptly
- Deliver strong customer service to both internal and external customers, acting as a key point of contact for drivers, dispatchers, and other departments internally, and for customers and vendors externally
- Manage transportation budgets and operating expenses, reviewing fuel, maintenance, and labor costs for savings opportunities
- Prepare operational reports, performance metrics, and management summaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
