Fleet Manager

Marten Transport; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marten Transport in Texas seeks a driver's supervisor in Operations to manage driver performance and serve as the primary communication link to drivers. You will work to achieve optimum driver and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include sole communications link to drivers for load information, advances, purchase orders, maintenance coordination, performance counseling and dissemination of general company news and information.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sole communications link to driver, including 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.
• Effective management for optimum performance in On-time pickup and delivery, Out of route miles, Hours of service compliance, Driver availability, Accommodation of special routing needs, Cost control.
• Daily accounting of all assigned trucks and drivers.
• Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Skills

Driver communication

Fleet management

Performance coaching

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Typing (basic)

Education

College degree in business

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.
• 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
  • Ensure 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.