Afterhours Fleet Manager

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

Job summary

Tucker Freight Lines is seeking an Afterhours Fleet Manager to oversee dispatching, maintenance scheduling, and driver relationships. The role involves leading a team of CDL Class A drivers, managing daily service needs, and maintaining strong client connections to ensure efficient transportation and logistics for customer shipments.

Ensuring safety compliance, monitoring costs, and providing timely reports are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and familiarity with DOT Hours-of-Service.
• Experience in trucking/CMV operations and dispatching preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel and basic computer skills.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication abilities.
• Must be a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Comfortable working in a team and solving problems collectively.

Responsibilities

• Dispatches, schedules maintenance, and builds relationships with drivers.
• Leads and directs a team of CDL Class A drivers.
• Manages daily service requirements and client relationships.
• Oversees transportation and logistics for shipments to customers.
• Ensures safety guidelines are followed and DOT compliance maintained.
• Monitors costs and identifies cost-saving opportunities.
• Provides timely reports and supports strategic planning for regional growth.

Skills

DOT regulations/HOS

Truck/CMV knowledge

MS Word/Excel

Strong written/verbal communication

Self-starter/positive attitude

Teamwork and problem solving

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!

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