Fleet Manager

Schneider National; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider National in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Fleet Manager to coach owner-operator drivers and optimize contract compliance. You will liaise with drivers on business matters and answer questions related to their contracts, while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, analytical problem solving, and proactive initiative to improve operations and driver performance within Schneider's network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Solid analytical skills required.
• Ability to take initiative and understand how data drives technology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate owner-operator business sessions and coach drivers.
• Ensure compliance with owner-operators' contracts and Schneider policies.
• Administer safety and regulatory compliance under Schneider and FMCSA guidelines.
• Monitor and improve Hours of Service and other regulatory procedures.
• Oversee asset utilization, cost control, and ROI for company assets.
• Identify root causes of service issues and discuss contract compliance.
• Analyze actions and make recommendations for operations improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

Schneider is seeking a Fleet Manager in Chesapeake to serve as a coach to a group of owner-operator truck drivers who do business with Schneider. The Fleet Manager will talk to owner-operators about business-related issues and answer any questions they have related to their contract with Schneider.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate owner-operator business sessions.
• Ensure compliance with owner-operators' contracts.
• Administer operating standards concerning public safety and regulatory compliance within Schneider and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
• Manage the terminal’s safety and compliance by monitoring and improving processes related to Hours of Service regulations, inspections, retention and operating procedures.
• Oversee the cost, utilization and return on investment of company assets.
• Identify the root cause of service issues and discuss contractual compliance with owner-operators.
• Analyze various courses of action and make recommendations.

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of transportation experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Able to take initiative.
• Able to understand how data drives technology.

Pay and benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• See full list of operations benefits.

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.