Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Fleet Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct Manager to 25-35 drivers, combination of OTR, Local, & Shuttle
• Communicate load assignments to drivers as far in advance as possible
• Maintain acceptable driver retention levels within your assigned fleet
• Proactively maximize drivers available time on a daily basis
• Accurately update TMW with drivers ETA and actual arrival times
• Proactively communicate with Customer Reps on several aspects:
  • Detention
  • Late Arrivals
  • Early Arrivals
  • Available Capacity
  • Lumpers
  • Stop offs
  • Driver Assist
• Reward and Discipline drivers as needed
• Coordinate on maintenance issues with the maintenance department
• Monitor cost metrics affected by drivers and counsel/coach them if those metrics are outside of acceptable levels, these are:
  • Fuel Purchases
  • Idling
  • Tolls
  • Out of Route Miles
  • Schedule Equipment Maintenance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisor and other associates both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take job orders from Supervisor.
• Ability to get along well with others in organization.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, solve problems, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Participate in corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvement projects.
• Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating system.
• Skill in the use of common office machinery.
• Attention to detail
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and on-call

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