Fleet Manager

About This Role

Due to growth, Container Port Group, a World Group company, is looking for a dedicated, driven person to join our family as a Fleet Manager for our growing terminal in Sauget. The Fleet Manager is the direct link between our drivers and customers and must build trusting relationships with our drivers and fully support them in day-to-day operations. In addition, the Fleet Manager will be responsible for keeping the fleet committed to shipments that safely maximize productivity and provide on-time service to the customers.

• Provide leadership and supervise our fleet of owner-operators (owner-operators are truck drivers who own their own truck and contract with Container Port Group to transport customers’ freight)
• Monitor and ensure effective and efficient delivery performance, fleet profitability and compliance with regulations
• Assign equipment as needed
• Maximize efficiency and profitability of every delivery
• Oversee fair and equitable distribution of loads among contractors
• Plan and execute order of deliveries to create efficient load drop-offs and pick-ups
• Accept and decline loads and coordinate with the Customer Success team
• Negotiate rates with contractors outside of the ICOA
• Develop lasting relationships with fleet of contractors to improve performance and encourage retention
• Resolve customer/terminal/rail disputes involving contractors
• Monitor contractor’s compliance and take appropriate action regarding DOT and compliance regulations, controlled substance suspicion, hours of service, vehicle compliance
• Coordinate required training for fleet of contractors

• HS diploma required.
• Alignment with Container Port Group’s purpose, brand promise and core values.
• 2-5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience required.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Experience working with fleet of contractors/owner operators.
• Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information to customers and owner-operators in a clear, focused and concise manner.
• Strategic thinker comfortable in a fast-paced, always-on, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and accurately execute time sensitive tasks.
• Computerized dispatch skills (experience using TMS).
• Strong computer skills and experience using MS Outlook, Excel, Teams and Word.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits package:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial planning
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Bonus Eligibility