Fleet Manager

PGT Trucking, Inc.•Hamilton Township, NJ

About The Position

Established in 1981, PGT Trucking, Inc. provides asset-based transportation services with a focus on flatbed, dedicated, specialized, and international solutions. We are the Proud Professionals, made up of the best flatbed truck drivers, mechanics, and office talent in the industry. Think you can join us as the best? Apply today!

Requirements

Ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions coupled with a competitive drive and initiative
Innovative problem-solving skills while expediting solutions
Engaging, motivating, and delegating to others
Sense of urgency and accountability

Responsibilities

Analyzes available loads to prioritize coverage and to determine which loads will contribute to a driver's total revenue earned, maximized efficiency, and quality of performance.
Manage drivers to run in profitable and efficient lanes, avoiding deadhead mileage and maintaining the highest profitability.
Monitors compliance of drivers with all company policies and procedures in addition to all local, state, and federal regulations.
Gives appropriate routing directions and scheduling instructions for pick-ups and deliveries, as needed.
Maintain and cultivate productive working relationships with drivers, colleagues, and customers in a professional and empathetic manner.
Advises terminals and customer service of scheduling problems (pick-up and delivery).
Collaborates and engages other departments on an as-needed basis (safety, training, sales, payroll, etc.)
Ensures PGT and DOT standards are being followed on each load moved on a driver of their responsibility.
Conduct Operations interviews of new driver candidates as requested by the recruiting team.
Performs other related duties as required by business necessity or assigned by management.