Fleet Manager

World Group

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Flexible work arrangements

Internal Mobility & professional dev.

Tuition assistance

Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

World Group is seeking a Fleet Manager to join our Columbus, OH team. You will be the direct link between drivers and customers, building trust and supporting day-to-day operations while ensuring shipments are scheduled for maximum productivity and on-time delivery.

The role requires 2–5 years of intermodal transportation experience, familiarity with DOT regulations, and strong interpersonal skills to manage a fleet of independent contractors.

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent.
2–5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience.
Working knowledge of DOT regulations.
Experience working with a fleet of contractors/owner-operators.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervise our fleet of owner-operators.
Monitor and ensure delivery performance, fleet profitability and regulatory compliance.
Assign equipment as needed.
Maximize efficiency and profitability of every delivery.
Oversee fair distribution of loads among contractors.
Plan and execute order of deliveries for efficient load drop-offs and pickups.
Coordinate with Customer Success team on loads and scheduling.
Negotiate rates with contractors outside ICOA.
Develop relationships with contractors to improve performance and retention.
Resolve disputes involving contractors.
Monitor contractor compliance with DOT and related regulations.
Coordinate required training for fleet of contractors.

Skills

Fleet management

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

HS diploma

Intermodal/container knowledge

Tools

TMS

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

About World Group

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight. We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today! World Group - Our Culture - YouTube www.worldgrouplogistics.com

About ContainerPort Group

ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage. We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America. We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts. Learn more at our website: www.containerport.com

About This Role

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is currently looking for a dedicated, driven person to join our family as a Fleet Manager for our new growing terminal in Columbus, OH!

The Fleet Manager is the direct link between our drivers and customers and must build trusting relationships with our drivers and fully support them in day-to-day operations. In addition, the Fleet Manager will be responsible for keeping their fleet committed to shipments that safely maximize productivity and provide on-time service to the customers. Does this sound like you or fit your experience?

Duties And Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervise our fleet of owner-operators (owner-operators are truck drivers who own their own truck and contract with ContainerPort Group to transport our customers’ freight)
Monitor and ensure effective and efficient delivery performance, fleet profitability and compliance with regulations
Assign equipment as needed
Maximize efficiency and profitability of every delivery
Oversee fair and equitable distribution of loads amongst contractors
Plan and execute order of deliveries to create efficient load drop-offs and pick-ups
Ability to accept and decline loads and coordinate with the Customer Success team
Negotiate rates with contractors outside of the ICOA
Develop lasting relationships with fleet of contractors to improve performance and encourage retention
Resolve customer/terminal/rail disputes involving contractors
Monitor contractor’s compliance and use discretion to take appropriate action related to the following: DOT and compliance regulations, controlled substance suspicion, hours of service, vehicle compliance
Coordinate required training for fleet of contractors

Education And Experience

HS diploma required.
Alignment with ContainerPort Group’s purpose, brand promise and core values.
2-5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience
Working knowledge of DOT regulations
Experience working with fleet of contractors/owner operators
Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information to customers and owner-operators in a clear, focused, and concise manner.
Strategic thinker who is comfortable in a fast-paced, always-on, deadline driven environment.
Ability to effectively prioritize and accurately execute time sensitive tasks.
Computerized dispatch skills (experience using TMS)
Strong computer skills and experience using MS Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word