Fleet/Dispatch Manager

Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. seeks a seasoned Fleet Manager to oversee maintenance, driver supervision, and dispatch operations for a compact fleet of 10–25 trucks. This leadership role drives performance, safety, and compliance for daily operations in a growing biodiesel company.

You will hire and terminate drivers, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to DOT regulations and company policies while optimizing efficiency through advanced tracking and dispatch tools.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Fleet Management experience.
• 5 years of Driver Management experience.
• Experience repairing and troubleshooting commercial trucks.
• Experience with hiring, onboarding, and terminations.
• Knowledge of tracking and dispatch software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with drivers and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage heavy truck preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Prioritize and follow up with mechanics in the fleet truck shop.
• Supervise DOT, HUT, and IFTA books and records for fleet audits.
• Supervise dispatching and manage 10–25 drivers and trucks daily.
• Hiring, Firing and direct management of all drivers and repair staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and federal regulations.
• Support operational efficiency and driver performance.
• Utilize tracking and dispatch software to monitor fleet activity.

Skills

Fleet management

Driver management

Preventative maintenance

Hiring & onboarding

Dispatch software

DOT regulations

Communication

Team supervision

Tracking software

Tools

Tracking software

Dispatch software

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and manage heavy truck preventative maintenance and repairs
• Prioritize and follow up with mechanics in the fleet truck shop
• Supervise DOT, HUT, and IFTA books and records for fleet audits
• Supervise dispatching and manage 10–25 drivers and trucks daily
• Hiring, Firing and direct management of all drivers and repair staff
• Ensure compliance with company policies and federal regulations
• Support operational efficiency and driver performance
• Utilize tracking and dispatch software to monitor fleet activity

Qualifications:

• 5 years of Fleet Management experience
• 5 years of Driver Management experience
• Experience repairing and troubleshooting commercial trucks
• Experience with hiring, onboarding, and terminations
• Strong working knowledge of tracking and dispatch software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with drivers and mechanics

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (7am - 4pm) and Saturday (7am - 12pm)

Salary:

$150,000 per year

Who We Are:

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has been in business since 2005. We are a growing company that collects and recycles used cooking oil. With over 21 years in business, we collect, and process used cooking oil to produce Biodiesel, a carbon reducing alternative fuel to Hydrocarbons. We operate in 15 States with service to over 30,000 locations and growing. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is subject to and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.