Fleet Manager

Marten Transport • Desoto, TX

16d

About The Position

PURPOSE: Serve as driver's supervisor/representative in Operations. Manage drivers performance in identified categories and be primary communication link to drivers. Work to achieve optimum driver and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational ability
• Detail oriented
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Handle multiple and varied tasks
• Basic typing
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Reasonable manual dexterity
• College degree in business or five years experience in fleet management

Responsibilities

• Sole communications link to driver, including, but not limited to, load information, advances, purchase orders, maintenance coordination, performance counseling and dissemination of general company news and information.
• Responsible for assigned full fleet of tractors and drivers, including, but not limited to effective management for optimum performance in the following categories: On-time pickup and delivery performance Out of route miles Hours of service compliance Driver availability Accommodation of special routing needs Cost control
• Insure that each driver has an adequate understanding of all details of customer and company expectations on each load at the point of dispatch.
• Daily accounting of all assigned trucks and drivers.
• Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees