Fleet Manager (Sun - Thurs; 7PM - 5AM)

Job Description

This position is responsible for customer and driver satisfaction within the assigned location while meeting company goals for Safety & Compliance, Customer Service, and annual objectives. Fleet Manager requires excellent customer relation and communication skills. The Fleet Manager is responsible for but not limited to scheduling drivers, administrative tasks such as payroll, PO issuance, scheduling equipment maintenance. Fleet Manager monitor driver performance ensuring company policies including state,federal and DOT laws and regulations are in compliance.

Essential Job Functions

• Focus on Safety, Service, Cost, Professionalism and Respect
• Responsible for dispatching Class A Drivers
• Responsible for customer satisfaction, equipment utilization and DOT compliance
• Ensure accurate load entry, dispatch and on time delivery
• Responsible for freight bill creation with exceptional attention to detail
• Willing to serve as backup to administrative duties as needed
• Ensure all company safety policies are understood and enforced
• Assist with safety training through safety bulletins and monthly tailgate meetings
• Assist with Monthly IIPP Yard and Office Safety Checklists and report them to the Site Manager
• Ensure that all Hours of Service regulations, DOT/ State regulations, and company safety policies are adhered to ensure DOT Paper-logs and/or E-logs are audited and correct
• Ensure all assigned tractor and trailers are PM/BIT inspected with in timelines, and equipment damages on the safety register in a timely manner
• Ensure all preventable damages are charged to the responsible party. Daily audit of all fuel purchases
• Current Projects and/ or Reporting Requirements: To be assigned by Site Manager.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent internal and external customer relation skills and ability to implement safety and compliance per company policy
• Ability to lead by example and foster collaboration within the workplace and also with the highest integrity, professionalism and respect.
• Must continually change, adapt and be flexible in all areas of responsibility
• Must be highly motivated, goal oriented and able to complete tasks on time
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Previous responsibilities on yard management and yard hostlers
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the transportation industry including routing and dispatching
• High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree (in Business, Engineering, Logistics or related field) preferred
• Above average knowledge of Operations, Hours of Service regulations, and DOT / State Regulations within the transportation industry
• CDL is a plus but not required
• Proficient in Windows based programs, MS Word and Excel