Fleet Manager- Jacksonville, Florida office

Paper Transport; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company culture

401k Retirement Savings with company—%

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account contributions

Life Insurance

Job summary

Paper Transport in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee planning and driver management for one or more fleets. You will supervise drivers, plan routes, ensure safety, and maintain strong customer relationships while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes asset utilization, profitability, and compliance with HOS and DOT rules. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of transportation experience preferred.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast- paced team atmosphere.
• Proficient in Microsoft products – Outlook, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct supervision of a group of drivers, routes, and service to ensure the highest quality of customer service and safety.
• Build strong relationships with your driver team through integrity and accountability.
• Maintain high asset utilization to ensure profitability.
• Manage freight within the required HOS regulations and DOT regulations.
• Approve driver pay and driver bill of lading (BOL) submission.
• Be decisive, forward thinking, and provide solutions to driver needs and issues.
• Coach your driver team to success and safety compliance.
• Prepare and maintain driver schedule ensuring the correct number of drivers are on hand while monitoring hours worked.
• Build and maintain strong connection with customer.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Negotiation

Customer Service

HOS and Trip Planning

Data Analysis

Computer Expertise

Coaching

Decisiveness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Two or more years of transportation experience

Leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Fleet Manager- Jacksonville, Florida office

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: FLEET001929

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Jacksonville, FL 32254, USA

Description

Ready to take ownership of an entire Fleet?

Location: Jacksonville, Florida office

This role will be solely responsible for the both the planning and driver manager accountabilities for either a medium sized fleet or several smaller fleets. You must be a motivated self-starter and willing to take on a challenge. You will be expected to plan drivers and freight while meeting customer expectations as well as manage driver engagement, retention, and overall scorecard performance. You will support our values of Safety and What Drives You.

What Are Your Key Responsibilities?

• Responsible for direct supervision of a group of drivers, routes, and service to ensure the highest quality of customer service and safety.
• Build strong relationships with your driver team through integrity and accountability.
• Maintain high asset utilization to ensure profitability.
• Manage freight within the required HOS regulations and DOT regulations.
• Approve driver pay and driver bill of lading (BOL) submission.
• Be decisive, forward thinking, and provide solutions to driver needs and issues.
• Coach your driver team to success and safety compliance.
• Prepare and maintain driver schedule ensuring the correct number of drivers are on hand while monitoring hours worked.
• Build and maintain strong connection with customer.

Skills Required for Success for a Fleet Manager:

• Communication
• Time Management
• Negotiation
• Customer Service
• HOS and Trip Planning
• Data Analysis
• Computer Expertise
• Coaching
• Decisiveness

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Two or more years of transportation experience preferred
• Leadership experience is preferred
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast- paced team atmosphere
• Proficient in Microsoft products – Outlook, Excel, Word
• Ability to navigate through multiple computer systems

Why PTI?

• Excellent company culture
• Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance)
• Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account
• 401k Retirement Savings with company match
• Paid Time Off and company paid holidays
• Drive Your Wellbeing Program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you for financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing support)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and employee development opportunities

A Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers

At Paper Transport, we’re not just building careers, we’re building community. As a Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers, we bring the same passion, teamwork, and commitment to excellence on the road as the Packers do on the field. Join a team that’s driving forward with purpose, pride, and a winning spirit.

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