Fleet Manager

World Group; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match

Paid Time Off

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is seeking a Fleet Manager for its terminal in Cincinnati, OH. The Fleet Manager will play a crucial role in supervising owner-operators, ensuring effective delivery performance, and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in intermodal transportation, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service background. Benefits include competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Experience working with fleet of contractors/owner operators.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fleet of owner-operators and ensure effective delivery performance.
• Negotiate rates and monitor compliance with regulations.
• Plan and execute delivery orders to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Strategic thinking

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TMS (Transportation Management System)

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS Word

Job description

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 Cincinnati, 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? Get in touch with us by applying here.

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.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive Benefits package:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
  • Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Financial planning.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Bonus Eligibility.