Dedicated Fleet Manager- 2nd shift

Overview

PURPOSE:

Serve as driver's supervisor/representative in Operations. Manage drivers performance in identified categories and be primary communication link to drivers. Work to achieve optimum driver and customer satisfaction.

• Sole communications link to driver, including, but not limited to, load information, advances, purchase orders, maintenance coordination, performance counseling and dissemination of general company news and information.
• Responsible for assigned full fleet of tractors and drivers, including, but not limited to effective management for optimum performance in the following categories:
• • On-time pickup and delivery performance.
  • Out of route miles.
  • Hours of service compliance.
  • Driver availability.
  • Accommodation of special routing needs.
  • Cost control.
• Insure that each driver has an adequate understanding of all details of customer and company expectations on each load at the point of dispatch.
• Daily accounting of all assigned trucks and drivers.
• Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Daily interaction with drivers, other operations staff and management via qualcomm, telephone and in person.

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational ability
• Detail oriented
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Handle multiple and varied tasks
• Basic typing

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Reasonable manual dexterity.

College degree in business or five years experience in fleet management.