Fleet Manager: Lead Owner-Operator Network & On-Time

Fairweather, LLC; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Benefits package

401(k) plan with up to 6% companymatch

Paid Time Off

Flexible work arrangements

Internal Mobility & professional dev.

Tuition assistance

Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

World Group in Elwood, IL, is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead a fleet of owner-operators and ensure on-time service for customers. You will supervise daily operations, optimize load planning, and maintain regulatory compliance across DOT and related rules.

The role requires solid experience with intermodal transportation, strong customer service, and the ability to build trusted relationships with drivers and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• 2-5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience required.
• 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 with 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.
• 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 pickups.
• Ability to accept and decline loads and coordinate with the Customer Success team.
• 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 and use discretion for DOT and related regulations.
• Coordinate required training for fleet of contractors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma

Tools

TMS

MS Outlook

Excel

Teams

Word

Job description

World Group in Elwood, IL, is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead a fleet of owner-operators and ensure on-time service for customers. You will supervise daily operations, optimize load planning, and maintain regulatory compliance across DOT and related rules.

The role requires solid experience with intermodal transportation, strong customer service, and the ability to build trusted relationships with drivers and clients in a fast-paced environment.