Fleet Manager

NAFA Fleet Management Association; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFA Fleet Management Association in Palatine, IL seeks a Fleet Manager to oversee and improve fleet operations. You will lead drivers, plan schedules, and ensure DOT compliance while maintaining records and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include preparing driver work schedules, determining optimal routes for pickups and deliveries, and coordinating with maintenance, training, and management teams. Travel domestically as needed and hold a valid driver license.

Job description

Fleet Manager in Palatine, IL. Prfrm orgz'l & mgnt tasks to montr, maintn & imprv co's fleet oprtns. Ovrsee flt of 90 trucks. Exam trucks & trailrs to mk sur they are DOT complnt. Lead team of Drvrs to trnsprt goods timely & effcntly, nsur adhrnc to scheds & proper drvng practcs. Prep Drvrs' wrk scheds, dtrmin bst flt routes to pk/up & dlvr goods to loc/trmnl. Maintn rcords of all vhcles' regs, insrnc polcs, maintnc logs, & oth doc. Intrct w/truck drvrs, mgmt & shop/whous dept; fostr postv outlk & improv ovrl comm. Montr & implmt prvntiv maintnc progs; sched vehcl inspctns & reqr maintnc tasks; nsur fixg or maintnc rprs compltd w/in spec timefrms. Prep fleet unit. Nsur drvr recv propr & uptodt traing. Cndct drvr tst otr w/drvr to chk gen oprtn of vehcl, knwldg & undrstdg of sfty regs. Prvd priodc rprts to mgmt on budgt, scheds, maintnc, & flt progrs. Req'd: Bach in Logistics, Mgmt, Acctg, or reltd fld or forgn equiv deg. 1yr exp in logistics, or transptn fld such as Fleet or Maintenance Coordinator, or Truck Driver, 1yr exp w/maintnc coordtn at a logistics co, includg eqpt diagnss, disptchr/drvr coordtn, & faclttg reprs. Valid Std Driver License. Travel domstcly, as ndd, to oth states to pk/up new eqpt tbe rturnd to co prkg lot.