Fleet Manager - Owner-Operator Logistics Lead (Cincinnati)

Talentify; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is seeking a Fleet Manager for its growing Cincinnati, OH terminal. You will lead a fleet of owner-operators, maintain strong driver relations, and ensure on-time, compliant deliveries to customers.

You will coordinate loads, monitor performance, and work with Customer Success to optimize operations. Strong communication, dispatch, and planning skills are essential in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• Alignment with ContainerPort Group’s purpose, brand promise and core values.
• 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 the ability to convey information to customers and owner-operators in a clear, focused, and concise manner.
• 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 with MS Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise our fleet of owner-operators.
• Monitor and ensure delivery performance, fleet profitability and regulatory compliance.
• Assign equipment as needed.
• Maximize efficiency and profitability of deliveries.
• Oversee fair distribution of loads among contractors.
• Plan delivery order for efficient drop-offs and pickups.
• Coordinate loads with Customer Success team.
• Negotiate rates with contractors outside the ICOA.
• Develop relationships with contractors to improve performance and retention.
• Resolve disputes involving contractors.
• Monitor contractor compliance (DOT, hrs of service, etc.)
• Coordinate required training for fleet of contractors.

Skills

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Dispatch coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

HS diploma

Tools

TMS

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is seeking a Fleet Manager for its growing Cincinnati, OH terminal. You will lead a fleet of owner-operators, maintain strong driver relations, and ensure on-time, compliant deliveries to customers.

You will coordinate loads, monitor performance, and work with Customer Success to optimize operations. Strong communication, dispatch, and planning skills are essential in a fast-paced logistics environment.