Fleet Manager - 1st Shift - Byron Center, MI

Martin Transportation Systems; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Paid Vacation

401(K) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Martin Transportation Systems, Inc. (MTS) seeks qualified applicants for full-time, experienced Fleet Manager openings. The role involves managing a fleet of 50+ OTR drivers, focusing on scheduling, performance, safety, profitability, and retention.

You will oversee ETAs, loads from dispatch to delivery, and ensure on-time, safe freight delivery in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have 2–4 years of related experience (bachelor's degree a plus), strong communication, organizational,

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience or formal training; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages fleet productivity using key performance indicators (KPI).
• Accurately manages ETAs and meets load requirements.
• Oversees ownership for each load from dispatch to delivery.
• Dispatches complete and accurate load information at all times.
• Satisfies border crossing, customer pickups/deliveries and special requirements.
• Manages drivers' personal, training and service needs.
• Recommends and implements improvement plans where needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Staff supervision

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

• 2-4 years 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