Fleet Manager

Final Mile; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Final Mile in California is seeking a reliable dispatcher to manage Class A driver dispatch, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain DOT compliance. The role emphasizes safety, service, and cost control while supporting administrative duties as needed.

The successful candidate will balance load accuracy, freight bill accuracy, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment, contributing to customer satisfaction and efficient fleet utilization.

Qualifications

• Excellent internal and external customer relation skills and ability to implement safety and compliance per company policy
• Ability to lead by example and foster collaboration within the workplace and also with the highest integrity, professionalism and respect.
• Must continually change, adapt and be flexible in all areas of responsibility
• Must be highly motivated, goal oriented and able to complete tasks on time
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Focus on Safety, Service, Cost, Professionalism and Respect
• Responsible for dispatching Class A Drivers
• Responsible for customer satisfaction, equipment utilization and DOT compliance
• Ensure accurate load entry, dispatch and on time delivery
• Responsible for freight bill creation with exceptional attention to detail
• Willing to serve as backup to administrative duties as needed
• Ensure all company safety policies are understood and enforced
• Assist with safety training through safety bulletins and monthly tailgate meetings
• Assist with Monthly IIPP Yard and Office Safety Checklists and report them to the Site Manager
• Ensure that all Hours of Service regulations, DOT/ State regulations, and company safety policies are adhered to ensure DOT Paper-logs and/or E-logs are audited and correct
• Ensure all assigned tractor and trailers are PM/BIT inspected with in timelines, and equipment damages on the safety register in a timely manner
• Ensure all preventable damages are charged to the responsible party. Daily audit of all fuel purchases
• Current Projects and/ or Reporting Requirements: To be assigned by Site Manager.

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

• Focus on Safety, Service, Cost, Professionalism and Respect
• Responsible for dispatching Class A Drivers
• Responsible for customer satisfaction, equipment utilization and DOT compliance
• Ensure accurate load entry, dispatch and on time delivery
• Responsible for freight bill creation with exceptional attention to detail
• Willing to serve as backup to administrative duties as needed
• Ensure all company safety policies are understood and enforced
• Assist with safety training through safety bulletins and monthly tailgate meetings
• Assist with Monthly IIPP Yard and Office Safety Checklists and report them to the Site Manager
• Ensure that all Hours of Service regulations, DOT/ State regulations, and company safety policies are adhered to ensure DOT Paper-logs and/or E-logs are audited and correct
• Ensure all assigned tractor and trailers are PM/BIT inspected with in timelines, and equipment damages on the safety register in a timely manner
• Ensure all preventable damages are charged to the responsible party. Daily audit of all fuel purchases
• Current Projects and/ or Reporting Requirements: To be assigned by Site Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent internal and external customer relation skills and ability to implement safety and compliance per company policy
• Ability to lead by example and foster collaboration within the workplace and also with the highest integrity, professionalism and respect.
• Must continually change, adapt and be flexible in all areas of responsibility
• Must be highly motivated, goal oriented and able to complete tasks on time
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Salary

up to $75,000 /year base salary + Bonus Eligibility

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays