Evening & Weekend Fleet Manager — Dispatch & Logistics Lead

Kids for the Future; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Afterhours Fleet Manager is responsible for dispatching, scheduling maintenance, and building trusting relationships with Tucker Freight Line's drivers. You will lead a team of CDL Class A drivers, manage daily service needs, and coordinate transportation and logistics to support customers' supply chains.

Key duties include safety compliance, cost monitoring, reporting, vendor relations, and DOT adherence, with a focus on efficiency and fleet profitability.

Qualifications

• 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 problem-solving in group environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead dispatch and manage a team of CDL Class A drivers.
• Oversee daily service requirements and client relationships.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics for shipments.
• Ensure safety guidelines and DOT compliance.
• Monitor costs and identify efficiency improvements.
• Maintain driver and vendor relationships.
• Provide timely reports and support fleet profitability.
• Track loads and driver locations.

Skills

DOT rules

Trucking know-how

MS Word/Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Self-starter

Teamwork

Problem solving

Fleet tracking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Afterhours Fleet Manager is responsible for dispatching, scheduling maintenance, and building trusting relationships with Tucker Freight Line's drivers. You will lead a team of CDL Class A drivers, manage daily service needs, and coordinate transportation and logistics to support customers' supply chains.

Key duties include safety compliance, cost monitoring, reporting, vendor relations, and DOT adherence, with a focus on efficiency and fleet profitability.