Fleet Manager, Intermodal Ops & Growth | Flexible Work

ContainerPort Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance

Financial planning

401k match

Paid time off

Flexible work

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

ContainerPort Group in Savannah, GA is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead and support a growing fleet of owner-operators, ensuring on-time deliveries and optimal productivity.

You will supervise drivers, coordinate loads, negotiate with contractors, and enforce DOT compliance while delivering excellent service to customers. The role requires 2–5 years in intermodal transport and strong analytical, communication, and dispatch skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations
• Experience working with fleet of contractors/owner operators
• Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinker in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and execute time-sensitive tasks
• Computerized dispatch skills (experience using TMS)
• Strong computer skills using MS Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise our fleet of owner-operators
• Monitor and ensure effective and efficient delivery performance, fleet profitability and compliance with regulations
• Assign equipment as needed
• Maximize efficiency and profitability of every delivery
• Oversee fair and equitable distribution of loads amongst contractors
• Plan and execute order of deliveries to create efficient load drop-offs and pick-ups
• Coordinate required training for fleet of contractors
• Negotiate rates with contractors outside of the ICOA
• Develop lasting relationships with fleet of contractors to improve performance and retention
• Resolve customer/terminal/rail disputes involving contractors
• Monitor contractor’s compliance with DOT and related regulations

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Strategic thinking

Prioritization

Dispatch

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma

Tools

TMS

MS Outlook

Excel

Teams

Word

Job description

ContainerPort Group in Savannah, GA is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead and support a growing fleet of owner-operators, ensuring on-time deliveries and optimal productivity.

You will supervise drivers, coordinate loads, negotiate with contractors, and enforce DOT compliance while delivering excellent service to customers. The role requires 2–5 years in intermodal transport and strong analytical, communication, and dispatch skills.