Fleet Manager (Dedicated)

Koch Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

Holidays & PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Koch Companies is seeking a dedicated Fleet Manager to oversee planning, driver assignments, and equipment utilization for our Golden Valley operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, maximize productivity, and deliver high‑quality service to customers while driving daily operations and driver engagement.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, with strong communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills, plus experience in transportation and fleet operations to support business

Qualifications

• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Customer service orientation with internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience in transportation and fleet operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign loads to maximize driver and equipment utilization.
• Maintain awareness of driver preferences, home time needs, and working conditions.
• Monitor hours of service and regulatory compliance before dispatch.
• Manage mileage expectations based on account objectives or weekly goals.
• Track drivers on high-security loads and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Fleet operations

Problem solving

Job description

We're looking for a Fleet Manager ( Dedicated ) to join our team! In this role, The Dedicated Fleet Manager coordinates all freight planning, driver assignments, and equipment utilization for a division of Dedicated Trucking. You ensure regulatory compliance, maximize driver and equipment productivity, and deliver high-quality service to internal and external customers. This position requires strong communication, time management, and customer service skills to maintain daily operations and driver engagement.

Location

Golden Valley, MN

Hiring Range

$62,000 - $76,000+, commensurate with experience

Schedule

1st shift

Who You Are…

You are a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems and collaborating across teams. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and use strong analytical and communication skills to drive results. With your Experience in transportation, fleet operations will help you succeed, and you're motivated by finding efficient solutions that support business performance.

Why Work for Us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and more
• Free online healthcare and mental healthcare upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Six paid holidays plus three floating holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off beginning on your date of hire
• Company-paid Life Insurance with optional buy-up coverage
• Promotion-from-within culture and long-term career growth opportunities
• Quarterly non-discretionary bonus program

What You'll Do

• Plan and assign loads, ensuring full driver and equipment utilization while meeting customer expectations.
• Maintain awareness of each assigned driver’s preferences, home time needs, and working conditions.
• Monitor driver hours of service and regulatory compliance before dispatching.
• Manage mileage expectations for drivers based on account objectives or weekly mileage goals.
• Track drivers on high-security loads and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Respond to driver, customer, and supplier inquiries during and after business hours.
• Provide drivers with necessary customer contact information and directions.