Fleet Operations & Dispatch Lead

Medline; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Houston manages the MedTrans fleet, coordinating maintenance, scheduling and dispatch of vehicles and drivers to ensure DOT and company compliance. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations and strong leadership within the transportation team.

The position requires experience in dispatching drivers, route optimization, and using routing software, with a focus on training staff and maintaining equipment according to policy.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Managing and dispatching drivers and use of routing software; at least 2 years coaching, mentoring and training staff.
• Knowledge/Abilities: Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations; basic Excel/PowerPoint/Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily routes and activities based on branch and fleet workloads and customer order information.
• Ensure drivers are trained according to MedTrans requirements.
• Maintain equipment per MedTrans vehicle maintenance policy.

Skills

Coaching & training staff

Transportation Costing

Motor Carrier Operations

Routing software usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Medline Industries, LP in Houston manages the MedTrans fleet, coordinating maintenance, scheduling and dispatch of vehicles and drivers to ensure DOT and company compliance. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations and strong leadership within the transportation team.

The position requires experience in dispatching drivers, route optimization, and using routing software, with a focus on training staff and maintaining equipment according to policy.