Fleet Manager

Marten Transport, Ltd.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transportation company in DeSoto, Texas, is seeking a Driver Supervisor to oversee and manage the performance of drivers, ensuring effective communication regarding loads and maintenance. Responsibilities include managing fleet operations, maintaining performance standards, and daily interactions with drivers and operations staff. A college degree in business or significant experience in fleet management is required. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and organizational abilities. This role offers a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the communication link to drivers for load information and maintenance coordination.
• Manage the performance of assigned drivers and fleet effectively.
• Daily accounting and reporting of truck and driver performance.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational ability

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Basic typing skills

Education

College degree in business

Five years experience in fleet management

Job description

Purpose

Serve as driver's supervisor/representative in Operations. Manage drivers performance in identified categories and be primary communication link to drivers. Work to achieve optimum driver and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Sole communications link to driver, including, but not limited to, load information, advances, purchase orders, maintenance coordination, performance counseling and dissemination of general company news and information.
• Responsible for assigned full fleet of tractors and drivers, including, but not limited to effective management for optimum performance in the following categories:
  • On-time pickup and delivery performance
  • Out of route miles
  • Hours of service compliance
  • Driver availability
  • Accommodation of special routing needs
  • Cost control
  • Insure that each driver has an adequate understanding of all details of customer and company expectations on each load at the point of dispatch.
• Daily accounting of all assigned trucks and drivers.
• Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Relationships

Daily interaction with drivers, other operations staff and management via qualcomm, telephone and in person.

Abilities/Skills Required

Strong oral and written communication skills, strong organizational ability, detail oriented, ability to remain calm under pressure, handle multiple and varied tasks, basic typing.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Reasonable manual dexterity.

Education/Training Required

College degree in business or five years experience in fleet management.