FLEET MANAGER

Warren Transport Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Transport Inc. is seeking a Fleet Manager to join our operations team in Waterloo, IA. You will own a fleet of independent drivers, focus on safety, profitability, and driver retention, and coordinate loads from dispatch to delivery.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, problem-solving, and clear communication, with a direct impact on fleet performance and customer satisfaction. Onsite, full-time position with a base plus incentive structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Ability to build trust, solve problems, and take ownership.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a fleet of drivers with focus on safety, service, retention, and profitability.
• Build relationships with contractors and become their go-to resource.
• Own each load from dispatch through delivery.
• Communicate load expectations, changes, and customer requirements.
• Work with Load Planning to identify and sell load opportunities to drivers.
• Monitor metrics like on-time delivery, miles, revenue, safety, and turnover.
• Address DOT and safety-related issues and ensure compliance.
• Advocate for drivers and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Organization

Goal-oriented

Rapport building

Math & geography

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Lead. Build Relationships. Drive Results.

Warren Transport is looking for a Fleet Manager to join our operations team and take ownership of an assigned fleet of independent contractors.

This is a people-focused, fast-paced role where you'll build relationships with drivers, solve problems, coordinate loads, and help your fleet succeed. If you’re competitive, organized, a strong communicator, and enjoy having a direct impact on results, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Manage and coach a fleet of drivers with a focus on safety, service, retention, and profitability


• Build strong relationships with contractors and become their go-to resource


• Own each load from dispatch through delivery


• Communicate load expectations, changes, and customer requirements


• Work with Load Planning to identify and sell load opportunities to drivers


• Monitor key performance metrics including on-time delivery, miles, revenue, safety, and turnover


• Help drivers navigate permits, service issues, tickets, border crossings, and other challenges


• Address DOT and safety-related issues and ensure compliance requirements are met


• Advocate for drivers while partnering with internal teams to resolve issues


• Demonstrate and promote Warren's Safety First culture


• Identify opportunities for improvement and take action when performance isn't meeting expectations

What We're Looking For

You don't have to have a trucking background to be successful. We're looking for someone who can build trust, solve problems, communicate clearly, and take ownership.

You'll Bring

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills


• The ability to negotiate and influence


• Strong organization and follow-through


• A goal-oriented, motivated mindset


• The ability to build rapport quickly


• Basic math and geography skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel

A Four-year Degree Or Equivalent Work Experience Is Preferred.

Why Warren?

This is more than a desk job. You'll have a direct impact on driver relationships, fleet performance, safety, and the overall success of the operation.

Waterloo, IA | Onsite | Full-Time

$60,000-$80,000 First-Year Compensation | Base + Incentive

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Constantly in a stationary sitting position and occasionally will move around.


• Constantly operate a keyboard and mouse and constantly utilize a computer monitor(s).


• Constantly conversing with internal and external customers in person or via a phone system.

The essential functions of the role depend on in-person oversight, coaching, and real-time collaboration with management and operations staff. Remote work would remove the employee from direct supervision and eliminate the immediate coaching, escalation support, and call monitoring that the position requires. Because these functions are essential to the role, and remote work would not allow the employee to perform them effectively, working from home is not a reasonable or effective accommodation.

EEO STATEMENT

Warren Transport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or older), status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.