Fleet Manager - Paola, KS

PGT Trucking, Inc.; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Company matched 401(k)

Job summary

PGT Trucking, Inc. in Paola, KS, seeks a Fleet Manager to oversee dispatch for a driver fleet and collaborate with customers to ensure safe, reliable freight movement. You’ll be the primary resource for drivers, building relationships to understand revenue and home time needs.

Your role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and compliance while driving performance metrics, with a focus on coaching drivers and coordinating with staff and customers for optimal service delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in transportation preferred or relevant education.
• Strong relationship-building skills to develop a safety and performance-driven fleet.
• Sense of urgency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently analyze available loads and dispatch drivers appropriately to maximize revenue and support driver goals.
• Effectively coach drivers to achieve company metrics for optimal performance.
• Coordinate with drivers, staff and customers to ensure safe and reliable transportation service.

Skills

Dispatch management

Driver coaching

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fleet Manager

Location: Paola, KS

Established in 1981, PGT Trucking, Inc. provides asset-based transportation services with a focus on flatbed, dedicated, specialized, and international solutions. We are the Proud Professionals, made up of the best flatbed truck drivers, mechanics, and office talent in the industry. Think you can join us as the best?

As a Fleet Manager, you will handle all dispatch responsibilities for your fleet of truck drivers and work closely with PGT customers to ensure the safe and reliable shipment of freight. You are the primary resource for PGT drivers, and you will build close relationships with your drivers to understand their revenue and home time requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently analyze available loads and dispatch drivers appropriately to maximize revenue and support driver goals
• Effectively coach drivers to achieve company metrics for optimal performance
• Coordinate with drivers, staff and customers to ensure safe and reliable transportation service

Role Requirements

• Previous work experience in transportation preferred or relevant education
• Strong relationship-building skills to develop a safety and performance-driven fleet
• Sense of urgency and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company matched 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

PGT Trucking, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.