Fleet Manager

ContainerPort Group, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ContainerPort Group, Inc. is hiring a Fleet Manager in Cincinnati, OH, responsible for overseeing a fleet of owner-operators, maximizing efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires 2–5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, a 401(k) plan with company match, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience.
• Experience managing a fleet of contractors/owner-operators.
• Strong computer skills: MS Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise fleet of owner-operators.
• Monitor delivery performance and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate rates with contractors outside of the ICOA.

Skills

Intermodal/container transportation experience

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Customer service skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills with TMS and MS Office

Job description

Description

About This Role: Fleet Manager for container drayage terminal in Cincinnati, OH. The Fleet Manager serves as the link between drivers and customers, building trusted relationships and supporting day‑to‑day operations to maximize productivity and on‑time service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise fleet of owner‑operators.
• Monitor and ensure effective delivery performance, fleet profitability, and regulatory compliance.
• Assign equipment as needed.
• Maximize efficiency and profitability of each delivery.
• Oversee fair distribution of loads among contractors.
• Plan and execute delivery order to create efficient load drop‑offs and pick‑ups.
• Accept and decline loads and coordinate with the Customer Success team.
• Negotiate rates with contractors outside of the ICOA.
• Develop lasting relationships with contractors to improve performance and encourage retention.
• Resolve customer/terminal/rail disputes involving contractors.
• Monitor contractor compliance and take appropriate action related to DOT regulations, controlled substance suspicion, hours of service, vehicle compliance.
• Coordinate required training for contractors.

Education and Experience

• 2–5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Experience managing a fleet of contractors/owner‑operators.
• Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker comfortable in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute time‑sensitive tasks.
• Computerized dispatch skills (TMS).
• Strong computer skills: MS Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Internal mobility and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Bonus eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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