What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at ABCO?
Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Directs, coordinates and supervises the activities of drivers to ensure productivity of both drivers and equipment
- Responsible for assigned full fleet of tractors and drivers including ensuring optimum overall performance
- Ensure on-time pickup and delivery performance, hours of service compliance and cost control
- Ensure drivers have an adequate understanding of all details of customer and company expectations on every load at point of dispatch
- Daily accounting of all assigned tractors and drivers
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of transportation industry standards and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Ability to manage others, problem solve and work in and remain calm in high-pressure situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external staff and business partners
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
- Intermediate computer skills required including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Prefer previous experience with McLeod Software
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently; Spanish a plus
