Fleet Manager Trainee

Roehl Transport, Inc.; Gary (IN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k and profit sharing

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Fleet Management Trainee in Gary, Indiana. This role offers comprehensive training to develop skills needed to lead a team of drivers. Candidates should have experience in customer service and strong communication skills. After training, you'll earn a competitive salary and bonuses while being eligible for medical benefits and tuition reimbursement. Join a recognized company committed to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in customer service, retail, restaurant, or hospitality industry.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills with a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Learn to lead a team of up to 45 drivers.
• Understand company values and procedures.
• Participate in training and mentoring programs.

Skills

Customer service experience

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a Fleet Management Trainee, you will learn the skills you need to lead a team of up to 45 drivers and support their ability to be productive, safe, and deliver exceptional service to our customers. We will provide you with comprehensive training including an experienced Fleet Manager mentor, online learning, classroom training, and more! Our goal is to provide you with the resources you need to be fully prepared to lead your own fleet of drivers as a Fleet Manager at the end of your training period.

In this role, you will:

• Develop working knowledge of the transportation/trucking industry
• Develop a strong understanding of Roehl’s company values, procedures, and systems
• Participate in team meetings, huddles, and mentoring programs
• Complete hands-on and computer-based training
• Learn skills needed to coach, problem-solve, and resolve conflict with drivers

The Experience:

This position requires no prior transportation experience. We are looking for someone with:

• 1-2 years of experience in customer service, retail, restaurant, and/or hospitality industry
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills with a diverse audience via phone, email and text
• Ability to work with dual-screen computer monitors

The Wage:

You will earn an hourly wage and a bonus while in training. When you finish training, you'll earn a competitive salary and have the opportunity to earn a second monthly bonus. Additionally, you are eligible for medical, dental, 401k, profit sharing, and paid time off. We even offer tuition reimbursement if you are interested in advancing your education.

The Company:

Roehl Transport was founded by Everett Roehl in 1962 when he began providing motor carrier service with a single truck. Now, more than 60 years later, Roehl Transport is one of North America’s safest trucking companies as recognized by the American Trucking Association (ATA). Roehl Transport is a 4-time recipient of the ATA President’s Award, the trucking industry’s highest safety honor.

At Roehl Transport, our values guide our daily interactions with each other and our customers. Each day we live our values of Safety, Driver Driven, Innovation, Unity in Diversity, Delivering Success, and Do the Right Thing. We work hard and have fun collaborating as we accomplish our goals. Learn more about employment opportunities at www.roehl.jobs