What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager - 1st Shift position at RJW Logistics?
Job Purpose: Control the dispatch of Owner Operators and Company Drivers in a controlled situation to obtain maximum equipment utilization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review, and revise when necessary, all load assignments from CSR, CSS.
- Assign drivers and equipment to orders.
- Maintain communication with planner in changes of pick-up and delivery schedules and potential service failures.
- Dispatch drivers on loads.
- Secure / Plan drivers next move or Backhaul.
- Maintain check calls.
- Monitor driver status.
- Monitor driver availability in conformance with FMSCA regulations.
- Monitor performance.
- Report service failures.
- Monitor truck location and availability.
- Monitor trailer location and availability.
- Update and monitor all settlements cash advance records, and fuel transactions on the computer which should include lumpers, driver assist, detention, and layover.
- Documentation.
- Report all driver / owner operator discipline incidents to OPNS manager.
- Other tasks as assigned by manager.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Efficiency management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements.
- Planning / scheduling skills.
- Good judgement.
- Good communications skills.
- Data entry skills.
- Leadership skills.
Qualifications:
- Past fleet manager experience.
- Past dispatching experience.
Education and/or Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED) is preferred.
This is not the JD in it's entirety.
