Dedicated Weekend Fleet manager

Xpresstechfreight; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Basic/Supplemental Life

Accidental Death/Dismemberment

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Savings Accounts

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Matching Choice

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Total Transportation of Mississippi is seeking a Dedicated Weekend Fleet Manager to oversee driver performance, scheduling, and load planning for weekend operations at Jackson MS. You will coordinate with customers to secure lane commitments and ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining DOT compliance and fleet health.

This role requires leadership experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; one year of college per year of experience.
• Minimum 3 years of high-volume operational experience and 1 year of leadership.
• Experience in transportation is a plus; DOT regulations knowledge is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise driver performance to balance business and driver needs.
• Address issues and disputes for drivers and coordinate with leadership.
• Track lanes, commitments, and ETAs at each stop with customers.
• Ensure on-time service and fleet maintenance compliance.
• Maximize revenue per tractor through efficient equipment use.
• Coordinate driver schedules, loads, and safety compliance (CDL renewals).
• Maintain attendance, access customer portals, and handle EDI orders.
• Perform load planning and maintain operational documentation.

Skills

Driver supervision

Communication

Problem solving

DOT regulations knowledge

Data/terminal systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Company-specific applications

Job description

Dedicated Weekend Fleet manager

JACKSON MS TOTAL TERMINAL

0700-1700

Compensation Range: $43,000 - $64,600

TOTAL Transportation is dedicated to the profitable delivery of each of our customer's shipments safely, on-time, and claim-free. Our commitment to consistently providing superior service is what makes TOTAL Transportation of Mississippi the best trucking company for all your U.S. transportation needs. We strive daily to provide the service our customers expect and deserve. Safety, security and service will prevail above all else. Each and every employee of Total Transportation of Mississippi is now and always will be dedicated to these principles.

What You'll Do:

• Supervises driver performance to ensure proper balance is achieved with business needs and driver needs; makes recommendations for performance documentation and terminations.
• Responsible for addressing issues and disputes for drivers.
• Track and work with the customer(s) to receive assigned lanes and commitment levels from shipping locations. Includes responsibility for the ETA of the trucks at each stop.
• Ensures drivers and equipment are performing as necessary to provide on-time service.
• Ensures all fleet maintenance programs are current on tractors and trailers.
• Maximizes revenue per tractor through appropriate equipment utilization.
• Documents and communicates all service related issues.
• Develops a sense of trust and integrity with the customer.
• Seeks appropriate guidance from leadership on matters that could negatively impact TTMS financially.
• Informs drivers of their assigned schedules and loads.
• Coordinates with drivers on physicals and random drug screens as well as CDL renewal deadlines based on Safety Department tracking and correspondence.
• Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Access, update and maintain a customer's web portal, if required.
• Perform all customer service functions including but not limited to accepting EDI orders, manual order entry, and build new customers.
• Maintain EDI orders within our operating systems
• Perform load planning functions to provide on time service and maximize utilization.
• HOS safety audits
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What We're Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of high volume operational experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year leadership experience required.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.

Skills/Certifications

• Intermediate interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills required; ability to exchange information effectively and tactfully, moderate degree of tack diplomacy when dealing with others and handling sensitive issues.
• Intermediate computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office, Internet, and applicable company-specific applications.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, strategic and innovative thinking skills.
• Extreme patience in dealing with volatile situations; flawless follow-up procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOT regulations impacting daily operations.

Why Total?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you're passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Work Environment / Physical Requirements - Normal office settings

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.