Afterhours Fleet Manager

Tucker Freight Lines; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Freight Lines seeks an Afterhours Fleet Manager responsible for dispatching, maintenance scheduling, and building strong relationships with drivers. The role leads CDL Class A drivers, handles daily service needs, and manages transportation and logistics for customer shipments.

The position requires a high school diploma and knowledge of DOT regulations, with weekend and night shifts available. E-Verify is not mentioned here, Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Understanding of DOT regulations and Hours-of-Service.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends and night shifts.
• Self-motivated with strong teamwork and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Dispatches, schedules maintenance, and manages driver relations.
• Leads a team of CDL Class A drivers.
• Manages daily service requirements and client relationships.
• Oversees transportation and logistics for shipments.
• Ensures DOT safety guidelines are followed.
• Monitors costs and identifies savings opportunities.
• Provides strategic planning for regional expansion.
• Generates accurate and timely reports.
• Maintains vehicle compliance with safety standards.
• Schedules maintenance with vendors.
• Services and builds relationships with customers and drivers.
• Evaluates fleet profitability and efficiency.
• Tracks loads and drivers' locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT regulations

Hours-of-Service

Trucking industry knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Base Pay $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

The Afterhours Fleet Manager is primarily responsible for dispatching, scheduling maintenance, and building trusting relationships with Tucker Freight Line’s drivers.

• Leads, directs, and dispatches a team of professional CDL Class A drivers
• Manages daily service requirements, including daily phone calls and client relationships
• Manages all transportation and logistics for shipments to customers
• Ensures safety guidelines are adhered to properly
• Monitors transportation costs and target areas that yield improvements and cost savings
• Provides strategic planning to support customer’s regional expansion
• Provides accurate and timely reports
• Maintains vehicle compliance with DOT and Tucker Freight Lines Safety Standards
• Schedules maintenance services with vendors
• Services and builds relationships with customers/drivers
• Evaluates the profitability and efficiency of the fleet
• Tracking and managing loads and driver’s locations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of DOT regulations and Hours-of-Service
• General knowledge of the trucking industry and commercial motor vehicles
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel, etc.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and have a positive, “can-do” attitude
• Embraces teamwork and appreciates problem-solving in group environments

Weekend and night shifts available.

Military veterans are encouraged to apply!

Tucker Freight Lines uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.