What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at Navarro Trucking LLC?
Fleet Manager
· Oversee drivers
· Developing efficient driver schedules to maximize profits.
o Ensuring all drivers make our quarterly goal.
o Booking second loads daily for drivers
· Managing drivers so they adhere to strict schedules.
o Manage driver PC time.
o Ensure on-time deliveries.
o Review Hours of service periodically throughout the week to ensure drivers have the time to deliver loads.
· Check AS400 for all trucks
o Identify who is running late for delivery or pickup
o Update any dispatchers that happened the previous evening
· Communicate potential service issues
o Notify customer and terminal if loads are running late
· Identify drivers that will be empty today and need reload
o Contact terminals and Load planners for loading options
o Any driver that doesn’t have a planned load is your top priority
o Do not Dead head trucks off the East Coast to Cover Proctor WV loads. Call PGT Hopewell to cover those loads.
· Preplanning drivers for tomorrow and the next day
· Communicate to Terminals and Load Planners your needs
· Identify potential load availability concerns and communicate to Diego Navarro
· Communicate with your Fleet- send driver messages early afternoon
o Safety message to fleet
o Idle time discussions with high idlers
o PM review and scheduling
· Ensure drivers are all on track with their planned dispatchers.
· Ensure correct trailer is assigned.
· Ensure status is accurate.
· Ensure driver can make on time delivery accounting for travel time and 10-hour break
· Participate in strategic planning and collaborate with other managers and staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
· Build and maintain a positive work environment recognizing and valuing team members and their contributions. Maintain frequent communication.
· Address and document any disciplinary issues to include assisting in terminations.
· Provide input and assistance in the development and implementation of procedures and standards of service to effectively support and achieve performance results and customer satisfaction.
· Maintain customer satisfaction, provide problem solving resources, and handle escalated customer issues.
· Address and resolve driver issues.
· Maintain a safe and clean working environment and comply with federal, state, and corporate safety and environmental activities.
· Embrace, promote, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000