What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at ABCO?
ABCO Transportation is seeking a Fleet Manager to effectively manage fleets of trucks by building positive relationships and coaching drivers for success. The Fleet Manager will serve as driver's supervisor and work to achieve optimum driver and customer satisfaction.
**Schedule**
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
**Key Responsibilities**
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
- Solicit and respond to freight offers for available capacity.
- Negotiate rate compensation on freight opportunities.
- 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
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently; Spanish a plus
- Preferred previous experience with McLeod Software
**Qualifications**
- High School Diploma/GED required
***Company Benefits ***
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, and LTD
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
- Company matched 401k
- Free Stays at our Exclusive Company Resorts
If you are a dynamic individual that possess the skills mentioned above, we invite you to apply for the Fleet Manager position.
Come and experience the difference with ABCO!
