Fleet Manager: Driver Performance & Safety Lead

Warren Transport, Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Transport, Inc. in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Fleet Manager to balance driver needs with maximizing production.

You will be accountable for all aspects of service from dispatch to delivery, while coordinating personnel, performance, training, and service needs for an assigned driver group. You will lead safety-focused operations, drive on-time performance, and foster driver relationships to improve retention and profitability.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to negotiate.
• Motivated to achieve both company and personal goals.
• Proficient computer and internet skills (Microsoft Office products, Word and Excel).
• Able to build rapport quickly
• Basic understanding of mathematics and geography

Responsibilities

• Coach and manage a fleet of drivers to ensure safety, on-time delivery performance, and fleet profitability.
• Demonstrate and advocate Warren’s Safety First culture.
• Develop relationships with drivers to improve performance and encourage retention.
• Accountability for on-time pickup/delivery percentages, miles per month per truck, and related metrics.
• Interact with contractors, Warren employees, and vendors via various channels.
• Sell load opportunities to operators.
• Own each load from dispatch to delivery.
• Communicate customer expectations to operator and coordinate with planning.
• Maintain compliance with DOT hours and safety regulations; address service issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Goal orientation

Rapport building

Computer skills

Math & geography basics

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Warren Transport, Inc. in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Fleet Manager to balance driver needs with maximizing production.

You will be accountable for all aspects of service from dispatch to delivery, while coordinating personnel, performance, training, and service needs for an assigned driver group. You will lead safety-focused operations, drive on-time performance, and foster driver relationships to improve retention and profitability.