Fleet Manager: Lead Drivers & Optimize Routes

Mvt Logistics; Hutchins (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Transportation in Hutchins, TX is seeking a Fleet Manager to supervise drivers and optimize fleet operations across routes. You will manage schedules, monitor loads, ensure on-time deliveries, and mentor a team of drivers, with a monthly KPI-based bonus potential.

The role requires strong customer service, knowledge of motor carrier operations, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. Work hours are typically Monday–Friday with some Saturdays, and the company emphasizes

Qualifications

• Supervises drivers and coordinates fleet operations.
• Requires ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams in English and Spanish.
• Strong understanding of motor carrier operations and geography.
• Demonstrates analytical and numerical skills for route planning and KPI analysis.
• Provides excellent customer service and oversees daily customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Communicates in a clear and consistent manner with high integrity.
• Accurately enters information into company computer systems.
• Analyses and works with team members to solve problems.
• Provides clear work instructions to drivers.
• Direct drivers and company resources to maximize utilization.
• Key supporter for drivers supervised.
• Organizes and assigns productive drivers to the most efficient routes to ensure deadlines are met.
• Continuously monitors and directs the arrival and departure of loads and drivers.
• Submits warning or termination forms to Fleet Manager when a driver violates procedures.
• Assigns drivers to units and maintains truck/trailer performance by increasing miles to improve profitability.
• Reports all late deliveries/pickups to appropriate regions.
• Maintains the lowest possible driver turnover each month.
• Coordinate driver time off to fit MVT policy and drivers’ needs.
• Monitors satellite communication to determine hours of driver service and to resolve log issues.
• Analyzes and monitors work quality, safety, attendance/punctuality, and driver behavior, disciplining when necessary.
• Control expenses such as layover/motel reimbursement and unloading/advances.
• Improves fuel efficiency by reducing idle time and directing drivers to MVT partner stops.
• Reconciles Fleet in a timely and efficient manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Knowledge of motor carrier operations

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mesilla Valley Transportation in Hutchins, TX is seeking a Fleet Manager to supervise drivers and optimize fleet operations across routes. You will manage schedules, monitor loads, ensure on-time deliveries, and mentor a team of drivers, with a monthly KPI-based bonus potential.

The role requires strong customer service, knowledge of motor carrier operations, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. Work hours are typically Monday–Friday with some Saturdays, and the company emphasizes