Fleet Manager

Koch Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Koch Companies in Minneapolis is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee daily freight planning, driver dispatch, equipment utilization, and customer service for a team of professional drivers.

You will maximize productivity, ensure DOT compliance, maintain strong driver relationships, and support customers while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and dispatch freight to maximize driver and equipment utilization while meeting customer expectations.
• Coordinate daily load planning, scheduling, and fleet operations to support service and profitability goals.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers regarding load assignments, home time, service requirements, and operational updates.
• Monitor driver Hours of Service, DOT compliance, and company policy adherence prior to dispatching loads.
• Optimize equipment utilization through effective fleet planning, backhaul opportunities, and load management strategies.
• Collaborate with Safety, Payroll, Maintenance, and other departments to support operational efficiency and compliance.

Job description

We're looking for a Fleet Manager to join our team! In this role, you'll oversee daily freight planning, driver dispatch, equipment utilization, and customer service activities for a fleet of professional drivers. You'll play a critical role in maximizing driver and equipment productivity, ensuring DOT compliance, maintaining strong driver relationships, and delivering exceptional service to customers while supporting the overall success of the operation.

Location

Onsite

Schedule

As necessary, including after-hours support as operational needs require.

Who You Are…

You are a highly organized transportation professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing the needs of drivers, customers, and operations. You excel at load planning, dispatch, problem solving, and relationship building while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Why Work for Us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and more
• Free online healthcare and mental healthcare upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Six paid holidays plus three floating holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off beginning on your date of hire
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Promotion-from-within culture and career growth opportunities
• Quarterly bonus program (where applicable)

What You'll Do

• Plan, assign, and dispatch freight to maximize driver and equipment utilization while meeting customer expectations.
• Coordinate daily load planning, scheduling, and fleet operations to support service and profitability goals.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers regarding load assignments, home time, service requirements, and operational updates.
• Monitor driver Hours of Service, DOT compliance, and company policy adherence prior to dispatching loads.
• Optimize equipment utilization through effective fleet planning, backhaul opportunities, and load management strategies.
• Partner with customers, brokers, shippers, and consignees to coordinate freight movements and resolve service issues.
• Track load progress, PTAs, ETAs, arrivals, departures, and service performance to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repair scheduling with the Maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Manage driver payroll-related activities, time-off scheduling, and operational documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with Safety, Payroll, Maintenance, and other departments to support operational efficiency and compliance.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and development support for assigned team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned to achieve operational objectives.