Fleet Manager
About The Position
Koch Companies is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee daily freight planning, driver dispatch, equipment utilization, and customer service for a fleet of professional drivers. The role focuses on maximizing driver and equipment productivity, ensuring DOT compliance, maintaining strong driver relationships, and providing exceptional customer service while supporting operational success. The Fleet Manager plans and dispatches freight, coordinates daily schedules, communicates with drivers, monitors compliance, and works with customers and internal teams to keep freight moving efficiently. This onsite position is based at the corporate office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The schedule is as necessary, including after-hours support when operational needs require it. Starting pay is based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of transportation industry experience in a non-driver role.
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong load planning, dispatching, and fleet management skills.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and transportation compliance.
- Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of Fleet Manager or Dispatcher experience.
- Experience with TMW, Omnitracs, Qualcomm, or similar systems.
- Experience with backhaul planning and fleet optimization.
Responsibilities
- Plan, assign, and dispatch freight to maximize driver and equipment utilization while meeting customer expectations.
- Coordinate daily load planning, scheduling, and fleet operations to support service and profitability goals.
- Communicate regularly with drivers about load assignments, home time, service requirements, and operational updates.
- Monitor driver Hours of Service, DOT compliance, and company policy adherence before dispatching loads.
- Optimize equipment utilization through fleet planning, backhaul opportunities, and load management strategies.
- Partner with customers, brokers, shippers, and consignees to coordinate freight movements and resolve service issues.
- Track load progress, PTAs, ETAs, arrivals, departures, and service performance to support on-time delivery.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and repair scheduling with the Maintenance team to minimize downtime.
- Manage driver payroll-related activities, time-off scheduling, and operational documentation requirements.
- Collaborate with Safety, Payroll, Maintenance, and other departments to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and development support for assigned team members.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned to achieve operational objectives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- HSA and FSA
- Free online healthcare and mental healthcare upon hire
- 401(k) with company match
- Six paid holidays plus three floating holidays
- Accrued paid time off beginning on the date of hire
- Company-paid life insurance
- Promotion-from-within culture and career growth opportunities
- Quarterly bonus program where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
