About this position
Fleet Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct Manager to 25-35 drivers, combination of OTR, Local, & Shuttle
- Communicate load assignments to drivers as far in advance as possible
- Maintain acceptable driver retention levels within your assigned fleet
- Proactively maximize drivers available time on a daily basis
- Accurately update TMW with drivers ETA and actual arrival times
- Proactively communicate with Customer Reps on several aspects:
- Detention
- Late Arrivals
- Early Arrivals
- Available Capacity
- Lumpers
- Stop offs
- Driver Assist
- Reward and Discipline drivers as needed
- Coordinate on maintenance issues with the maintenance department
- Monitor cost metrics affected by drivers and counsel/coach them if those metrics are outside of acceptable levels, these are:
- Fuel Purchases
- Idling
- Tolls
- Out of Route Miles
- Schedule Equipment Maintenance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisor and other associates both orally and in writing.
- Ability to take job orders from Supervisor.
- Ability to get along well with others in organization.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, solve problems, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- Participate in corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvement projects.
- Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
- Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating system.
- Skill in the use of common office machinery.
- Attention to detail
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and on-call