Fleet Manager

TMC Transportation; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Ownership - ESOP!

Job summary

TMC Transportation is seeking a Fleet Manager for our Alvarado, Texas office. This full-time role manages 35-40 drivers, aiming to meet pickup/delivery requirements, maximize revenue, and sustain an excellent safety record.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 7am–4:30pm. A four-year degree in Transportation/Logistics and strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are required to excel in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree, preferably in Transportation and Logistics.
• Proficiency with computer applications and keyboard.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress.
• Ability to plan and organize, attention to detail, problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review driver check calls to determine driver location and delivery times.
• Dispatch loads to drivers with routing and fuel information.
• Call customers to obtain directions and schedule loading/delivery appointments.
• Promote safety and enforce company policies across operations.
• Maintain records pertaining to driver performance and productivity.
• Resolve conflicts related to hometime, pay, equipment, and load assignments.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Logistics

Driver coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Tools

MS Office

TMS software

Job description

TMC Offers:

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.

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!

TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Fleet Manager working out of our office in Alvarado, Texas.

Monday - Friday, days

Shift: 7am - 4:30pm

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function for a Fleet Manager is to utilize coaching and leadership skills to manage approximately 35-40 drivers and achieve specific goals. These goals include meeting pick-up and delivery requirements, maximizing revenue, driver productivity, and other established company goals for retaining drivers and achieving an excellent safety record.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review driver check calls to determine driver location and estimated delivery times.
• Receive load assignments from Customer Service and review to ensure the appropriateness of such driver work assignments.
• Dispatch loads to the drivers (issue load information, loading instructions, directions, routing, and fuel information).
• Call customers to obtain directions information and schedule loading/delivery appointments, as necessary.
• Notify Customer Service Department 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, hometime, pay, equipment, and load assignments.
• Ensure the awareness of and enforce company policies.
• Maintain records pertaining to driver performance and productivity.
• Participate as an active member in Quality/Kaizen teams and attend company meetings, as necessary.

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 and organize, attention to detail, problem-solving skills.
• Possess courteous, yet assertive telephone personality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical requirements and work environment described are representative of those present while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to sit and use telephone and computer, simultaneously, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly in a high volume telephone environment.