Fleet Manager
About The Position
The Fleet Manager will be responsible for directing a team of 25-35 drivers, including OTR, Local, and Shuttle drivers. This role involves communicating load assignments, maintaining driver retention, maximizing driver availability, and accurately updating transportation management systems. The Fleet Manager will also proactively communicate with Customer Representatives regarding various operational aspects and coordinate with the maintenance department on equipment issues. Additionally, the position requires monitoring and managing cost metrics related to driver performance, such as fuel purchases, idling, tolls, out-of-route miles, and equipment maintenance scheduling.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisor and other associates both orally and in writing.
- Ability to take job orders from Supervisor.
- Ability to get along well with others in organization.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, solve problems, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- Participate in corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvement projects.
- Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
- Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating system.
- Skill in the use of common office machinery.
- Attention to detail
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and on-call
Responsibilities
- Direct Manager to 25-35 drivers, combination of OTR, Local, & Shuttle
- Communicate load assignments to drivers as far in advance as possible
- Maintain acceptable driver retention levels within your assigned fleet
- Proactively maximize drivers available time on a daily basis
- Accurately update TMW with drivers ETA and actual arrival times
- Proactively communicate with Customer Reps on several aspects: Detention, Late Arrivals, Early Arrivals, Available Capacity, Lumpers, Stop offs, Driver Assist
- Reward and Discipline drivers as needed
- Coordinate on maintenance issues with the maintenance department
- Monitor cost metrics affected by drivers and counsel/coach them if those metrics are outside of acceptable levels, these are: Fuel Purchases, Idling, Tolls, Out of Route Miles, Schedule Equipment Maintenance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
