Final Mile Fleet Manager

TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you’re seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!
• Generous Vacation

TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Dedicated Final Mile Fleet Manager working out of our office in Des Moines, Iowa.

The primary function of a Dedicated Final Mile Fleet Manager is to provide coverage needs during the week and Saturdays.

Coverage hours would be Monday through Friday, 6AM – 2:30PM in the Des Moines office, 430pm-5pm route planning that can be done from home. Saturday rotation once every 6-8 weeks.

• Accept orders, optimize routes, and plan delivery schedules maximizing productivity and efficiency
• Dispatch loads to the drivers (issue load information, delivery requirements, and routing)
• Arrange for additional labor for any deliveries that require it.
• Track drivers through their daily delivery schedule to ensure on-time delivery expectations are met.
• Communicate with drivers and customers quickly and effectively to resolve any delivery issues that may arise throughout the day.
• Notify Customer of issues/changes that might impact customer expectations or affect load assignments
• Promote safety throughout all areas of operations, including the dispatching of loads in accordance with the drivers’ hours of availability
• Focus on driver retention by understanding driver requirements/preferences, by monitoring driver performance to ensure driver requirements are being met, and by keeping drivers informed and motivated
• Responsible for maintaining and submitting driver payroll records weekly.
• Ensure the awareness of and enforce company policies
• Track equipment maintenance requirements and schedule equipment to have work done accordingly
• Provide evening and Saturday coverage for Final Mile, answering inquiries and providing guidance as to best practices for Final Mile drivers.
• Monitoring email and telephone communication with Home Depot and escalating issues as needed.
• Ensuring that communication regarding evening and weekend needs is relayed to the appropriate Final Mile fleet manager.
• Other duties may be assigned

• Four-year degree, preferably in Transportation and Logistics, and/or relevant experience in transportation or related field
• Fluent in computer applications and keyboard proficiency
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress
• Ability to plan, organize, be attentive to detail and possess and strong problem-solving skill
• Possess courteous, yet assertive telephone personality