Fleet Manager

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As a member of Team CRST, you’ll be part of one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies – this year celebrating its 70th anniversary. We offer services including truckload capacity, flatbed, transportation management, dedicated services, white‑glove handling, team expedited and final mile delivery.

• Headquarters:
  Cedar Rapids, IA
• Position Location:
  
  Cedar Rapids, IA

The Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a fleet of trucks. Their main task is to ensure the fleet is well‑maintained, meets legal requirements, and is operated efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize costs. They manage and develop relationships with drivers to increase overall driver satisfaction and improve retention, and work closely with drivers to coordinate deliveries and ensure on‑time arrival.

Communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Shift: 3rd shift and after hours. Exact schedule will be determined upon hire. Hours at the beginning may vary for onboarding and training.

Compensation: $48,634 - $63,236 Starting Wages (Pay Bi‑Weekly) – a final amount depends on factors including prior relevant experience, knowledge, and location. Typically, selected candidates are hired at a rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company‑paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus, additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

• Driver Management – Oversee a team of drivers to ensure exceptional customer service delivery and fleet profitability
• Customer Service – Perform all aspects of dedicated customer support including load booking and service failure resolution
• Operational Planning – Manage daily scheduling of equipment and drivers to maximize utilization
• Cross‑Functional Communication – Serve as liaison between customers, drivers and internal departments to ensure smooth operations
• Driver Relations – Build and maintain positive relationships with drivers to enhance performance and support retention efforts
• Authorization – Approve pay‑related items in alignment with company policy
• Safety Compliance – Ensure all safety protocols and procedures are consistently followed
• Performance Tracking – Assist in the development and management of customized KPIs to monitor and achieve performance goals
• Accountability & Reliability – Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

• Previous Driver Manager Experience

• Associate's Degree

• Social Perceptiveness
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Operations and Monitoring
• Service Orientation
• Trouble shooting and Negotiation

• CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees.
• We’re family‑owned. We’re dedicated to building on our founder’s legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.
• CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!

Work Location:

The work location for each position will be decided during the hiring process, based on business needs and job requirements.

The CRST Core Values:
Safety at the Core of All We Do – Integrity in Every Decision and Action – Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.

EEO Statement: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.