Fleet Manager

Company

Cozzi Recycling is a full-service scrap metal recycling company based in Bellwood, IL, serving Chicago and the Midwest with over 80 years of industry expertise as a mill-direct supplier of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal.

Are you an experienced transportation leader ready to take ownership of a growing fleet? Cozzi Recycling is looking for a full-time Fleet Manager to join our team in Bellwood, IL. This role oversees the daily performance of a fleet of approximately 20-25 trucks and leads a team of two Dispatchers and one Transportation Safety Manager, with accountability for safety, productivity, customer service, and overall operational profitability.

• Oversee daily operation and performance of approximately 20-25 company trucks, including dispatching, routing, scheduling, and asset utilization
• Monitor key performance indicators such as revenue, cost per mile, equipment utilization, driver productivity, and on-time service
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and profitability
• Coordinate equipment availability, maintenance schedules, and fleet replacement planning
• Directly supervise and mentor two Dispatchers and one Transportation Safety Manager, setting performance expectations and accountability standards
• Conduct coaching, training, evaluations, and development planning for transportation staff
• Partner with the Transportation Safety Manager to ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety requirements
• Monitor driver qualification files, Hours of Service compliance, accident investigations, and corrective action programs
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and drivers, resolving service issues promptly
• Deliver strong customer service to both internal and external customers, acting as a key point of contact for drivers, dispatchers, and other departments internally, and for customers and vendors externally
• Manage transportation budgets and operating expenses, reviewing fuel, maintenance, and labor costs for savings opportunities
• Prepare operational reports, performance metrics, and management summaries

• Have 5+ years of transportation, trucking, logistics, or fleet management experience
• Have prior supervisory or management experience overseeing dispatch, drivers, or transportation personnel
• Have strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, safety, and compliance regulations
• Have strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Be proficient with transportation management systems, fleet software, and Microsoft Office

• Background managing local, regional, construction, recycling, industrial, or commercial transportation operations