Dedicated Final Mile Fleet MGR

Tmc Transportation, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) Plan

Employee Ownership - ESOP!

Job summary

TMC Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Dedicated Final Mile Fleet Manager to lead and coach a team of drivers in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on meeting delivery requirements, maximizing revenue, and maintaining safety standards.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, with responsibilities across route planning, dispatch, and driver support. The ideal candidate has a four-year degree in Transportation/Logistics or relevant experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Transportation and Logistics or related field.
• Experience in transportation or related field is preferred.
• Fluent in computer applications and keyboard proficiency.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accept orders, optimize routes, and plan delivery schedules.
• Dispatch loads to drivers with requirements and routing.
• Arrange additional labor for deliveries when needed.
• Track drivers to ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Communicate with drivers and customers to resolve issues.
• Maintain driver payroll records weekly and enforce policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation or Logistics

Relevant transportation experience

Tools

Moffett forklifts

Fleet management software

Job description

Job Description:

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.

TMC Offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!

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

SHIFT:

Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of a Dedicated Final Mile Fleet Manager is to utilize coaching and leadership skills to manage dedicated drivers and achieve specific goals. These goals include meeting pick-up and delivery requirements, maximizing revenue, driver productivity and other established company goals, retaining drivers, and achieving an excellent safety record.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 begin 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
• Identify, track, and resolve performance issues by conducting driver evaluations and driver route and hold meetings
• Resolve driver conflicts, problems, and requests with respect to matters such as, home time, pay, equipment, and load assignments
• Responsible for maintaining and submitting driver payroll records weekly.
• Ensure the awareness of and enforce company policies
• Maintain records pertaining to driver performance and productivity
• Track equipment maintenance requirements and schedule equipment to have work done accordingly
• Involvement in the training process required of these drivers to ensure they are educated and trained on all details required of the position, including proper operation of the moffett forklifts.
• Other duties may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including good listening skills
• Possess courteous, yet assertive telephone personality

TMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.