Fleet Manager - 1st Shift - Byron Center, MI

Martin Transportation Systems (MTS); Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation

Company match 401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Martin Transportation Systems, Inc. (MTS) is seeking qualified applicants for future full-time, experienced Fleet Manager openings.

The role involves managing a fleet of 50+ OTR drivers, overseeing scheduling, performance, safety, profitability, and retention, with salary commensurate with experience and education. The position emphasizes multitasking, strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time management to ensure freight is delivered safely and on time.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of formal training in a related area and/or equivalent experience; bachelor degree a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient with basic office machines and computer skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel).
• Experience supervising and managing staff is a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages fleet productivity using key performance indicators.
• Accurately manages ETAs.
• Meets load requirements.
• Owns each load from dispatch to delivery.
• Dispatches complete and accurate load information at all times.
• Satisfies border crossing, customer pickup/deliveries or other requirements.
• Attaches, locates and loads correct trailers.
• Manages the personal, training, and service needs of an assigned fleet of drivers.
• Recommends and implements improvement plans as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Supervisor experience

Education

2-4 years training

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Martin Transportation Systems, Inc. (MTS) is seeking qualified applicants for future full-time, experienced Fleet Manager openings. The ideal candidates will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will excel in multi-tasking, communications, organization, problem-solving and time management. When you join our team in this position, you’ll manage a fleet of at least (50) OTR drivers regarding many things including but not limited to scheduling/planning, performance, safety, profitability, and retention. Attention to detail will help ensure that our customers’ freight is delivered safely and on time. Salary commensurate with experience/education.

Responsibilities

• Manages the fleet productivity using critical performance indicators.
• Accurately manages ETAs.
• Meets load requirements.
• Assumes ownership for each load from the point of dispatch to the point of delivery.
• Dispatches complete and accurate load information at all times.
• Satisfies all border crossing, customer pick up/deliveries or other unique requirements.
• Attaches, locates and loads the correct trailers.
• Manages the personal, training, and service needs of an assigned fleet of drivers.
• Recommends and implements appropriate plans for improvement where necessary.

Qualifications

• 2-4years of formal training in a related area and/or equivalent experience, bachelor degree a plus.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to operate basic office machines including excellent computer skills.
• Microsoft Office product knowledge (Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.
• Demonstrates good judgment and appropriate decision-making skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience in supervising and managing staff a plus.
• Must be detail oriented and have good communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Dental and Vision
• Paid Vacation & Holiday pay
• 401(K) – 25% Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance