Fleet Manager
Description:
Department: Operations
Job Status: Full Time
Positions Supervised: OTR Truck Drivers (40-50)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday with rotating Saturday schedule.
Reports To: VP of Operations
Amount of Travel Required: None
POSITION SUMMARY
A Fleet Manager is responsible for the supervision of over the road (OTR) truck drivers. Plans, directs, and coordinates the on-time delivery / pick-up of customer freight safely and legally.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Manages activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking a board of 40-50 truck drivers to ensure on-time delivery / pick-up of customer freight.
• Supervises truck drivers to include motivation, coaching, performance management / counseling, discipline, employee reviews, and recommends termination to the VP of Operations.
• Plans, organizes, and manages the work of truck drivers to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements (in compliance with FMCSR, DOT, and Company standards).
• Troubleshoots when loads are in jeopardy of being late to ensure on-time delivery and pick up of customer freight.
• Directs investigations to verify and resolve driver, customer, or shipper complaints.
• Meets Company goals for assigned fleet: revenue per truck, revenue per mile, mpg, idle time, retention, and safety (CSA score).
• Works diligently to retain drivers and improve driver morale by building a good working relationship with each driver.
• Works with VP of Operations and other Fleet Managers to implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the fleet.
• Promotes safe work activities by conducting safety audits of their fleet, monitoring their fleet’s individual CSA scores, including hours of service, meeting with individual drivers, and attending company safety meetings.
• Schedules training or re-training for drivers when needed.
• Ensures drivers get the miles they need and arrive home when “home-time” is due.
• Ensures drivers turn in required paperwork (proofs of delivery, bills of lading) and report OS&D in a timely fashion.
• Coordinates routine equipment maintenance (PM’s) and breakdowns with the Maintenance Department.
• Ensures drivers understand the payroll process and complete the required paperwork for payroll.
• Assists and covers for other Fleet Managers when they are absent.
• Assists in the trailer management.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associate degree preferred.
Experience
• One or more years’ experience in the trucking industry.
• One or more years’ supervisory experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• AS400, Innovative software, and Qualcomm/GeoTab experience preferred.
Requirements:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associate degree preferred.
Experience
• One or more years’ experience in the trucking industry.
• One or more years’ supervisory experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIESComputer Skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• AS400, Innovative software, and Qualcomm/GeoTab experience preferred.
Other Requirements
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Good written and verbal communications skills as most supervision is done over truck telematics and phone.
• Solid math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• U.S. geography knowledge.
• High levels of typing required.
• Willing to learn and understand Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and abide by them fully.
Truck Transportation
Management and Manufacturing
Full-time