Fleet Operations Lead: Dispatch & Driver Liaison

Covenant Logisitcs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health benefits

PTO

Job summary

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Fleet Manager to coordinate with Operations Planner and drivers to dispatch loads and communicate load information. This role requires ensuring drivers are informed and aligned with schedules, while supporting cross-departmental objectives for efficiency and safety.

Key duties include load planning, being the drivers’ primary contact, monitoring performance metrics, and coordinating maintenance and safety readiness to meet planning goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 1-3 years' experience in transportation or logistics preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and hours of service.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch loads to professional drivers and ensure drivers confirm on every load.
• Assist in load planning with professional driver and advise on trip plan.
• Be drivers’ first point of contact for all issues.
• Distribute information from drivers to proper department.
• Work with planner and CSR to ensure pickup and delivery times are met.
• Monitor IVG messaging.
• DTTS performance management.
• CPM responses to DTTS performance.
• Assist drivers with increasing productivity with their hours of service.
• Coordinate maintenance schedule with Director of Safey.
• Work with Director of Safety to ensure trucks are ready for planning.

Skills

DOT regulations

Hours of service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Transportation software

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Fleet Manager to coordinate with Operations Planner and drivers to dispatch loads and communicate load information. This role requires ensuring drivers are informed and aligned with schedules, while supporting cross-departmental objectives for efficiency and safety.

Key duties include load planning, being the drivers’ primary contact, monitoring performance metrics, and coordinating maintenance and safety readiness to meet planning goals.