Fleet Manager: Lead Owner-Operator Network

World Shipping, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

ContainerPort Group is seeking a Fleet Manager for the new Minneapolis terminal to lead our fleet of owner-operators and ensure safe, on-time deliveries. You will build strong relationships with drivers and customers while managing day-to-day operations and load planning.

This role requires 2–5 years in intermodal transportation, knowledge of DOT regulations, and experience with TMS and dispatch tools. Join a growing team that focuses on reliability and service excellence.

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 with customers and owner-operators.
• Strategic thinker in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize and execute time-sensitive tasks.
• Computerized dispatch skills (experience using TMS).
• Strong computer skills: MS Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise the fleet of owner-operators.
• Monitor and ensure delivery performance, fleet profitability and regulatory compliance.
• Assign equipment as needed.
• Maximize efficiency and profitability of every delivery.
• Oversee fair distribution of loads among contractors.
• Plan and execute order of deliveries for efficient loads.
• Coordinate with Customer Success on accepts/declines of loads.
• Negotiate rates with contractors outside ICOA.
• Develop relationships with contractors to improve performance and retention.
• Resolve disputes involving contractors.
• Monitor contractor compliance with DOT and related regulations.
• Coordinate required training for fleet of contractors.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Strategic thinking

Time management

TMS

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Fleet coordination

Tools

TMS

MS Outlook

Excel

Teams

Word

Job description

ContainerPort Group is seeking a Fleet Manager for the new Minneapolis terminal to lead our fleet of owner-operators and ensure safe, on-time deliveries. You will build strong relationships with drivers and customers while managing day-to-day operations and load planning.

This role requires 2–5 years in intermodal transportation, knowledge of DOT regulations, and experience with TMS and dispatch tools. Join a growing team that focuses on reliability and service excellence.