Fleet Manager I

Bennett Family of Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bennett Family of Companies in Houston, TX, is seeking a full-time transportation coordinator to manage owner-operator freight flows and daily revenue targets. This role emphasizes strong data entry, DOT compliance, and proactive communication with drivers and agents to maximize on-time performance.

You will monitor loads, ensure regulatory adherence, and support fleet operations in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work night/overnight shift; computer input experience.
• Experience supporting over-the-road operations with DOT regulations.
• Understanding of equipment types, capacity and capabilities.
• Customer service and good communication skills, ability to communicate at various levels.
• Computer input and analytical experience in TL operations.
• Experience with platform trucking operations; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex analytical and data input functions with responsibility to insure the maximum utilization of assigned contractors (Owner Operators).
• Coordinates the planning and movement of available loads from Agents and field offices/terminals with Owner Operators.
• Provides direct communication to the Owner Operators coordinating the required FMCSA and administrative compliance.
• Meet daily revenue goals for the division.
• Insure that assigned fleet contractors (owner operators) achieve the monthly IRS form 1099 revenue goal per unit.
• Manage and issue the contractor load advance ensuring compliance to established guidelines (40% of L/H revenue plus 50% of applicable FSC).
• Maintain the assigned fleets contractor turnover to no more than one cancellation per month.
• Manage customer on-time performance requirements utilizing operating system updates for in transit check calls and proactive actions (re-power, rescheduling delivery appointment) to insure compliance to customer performance standards.
• Manage assigned fleets vehicle operator compliance in attending safety meetings. (Two meetings annually)

Skills

Night shift

Data entry

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: AEL Terminal 17 46 - Houston, TX 77049
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Category: Transportation

Duties

• Performs complex analytical and data input functions with responsibility to insure the maximum utilization of assigned contractors (Owner Operators).
• Coordinates the planning, movement of available loads from Agents and field offices/terminals with Owner Operators.
• Provides direct communication to the Owner Operators coordinating the required FMCSA and administrative compliance.
• Meet daily revenue goals for the division.
• Insure that assigned fleet contractors (owner operators) achieve the monthly IRS form 1099 revenue goal per unit.
• Manage and issue the contractor load advance ensuring compliance to established guidelines (40% of L/H revenue plus 50% of applicable FSC).
• Maintain the assigned fleets contractor turnover to no more than one cancellation per month.
• Manage customer on-time performance requirements utilizing operating system updates for in transit check calls and proactive actions (re-power, rescheduling delivery appointment) to insure compliance to customer performance standards.
• Manage assigned fleets vehicle operator compliance in attending safety meetings. (Two meetings annually)

Qualifications

• Must be able to work night/overnight shiftComputer input experience;
• practical work history in supporting over-the-road operations of a motor carrier compliance with state/federal DOT regulations;
• understanding of equipment types their capacity and capabilities;
• customer service and good communication skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively at various levels, computer and analytical skills.
• Computer input and analytical experience;
• practical understanding/work experience in the application of TL operations that comply with state/federal safety regulations, practical knowledge of equipment types necessary to meet customer requirements as well as their capacity and capabilities;
• seasoned customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to conceptualize assigned fleets geographical locations on a daily basis and their operational status.
• Must have experience in platform trucking operations.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to multi-task.
• Exceptional customer service skills a must.

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