Fleet Operations Lead — Driver Mentor & Profitability

Swift Transportation; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Swift Transportation, a leading truckload carrier, is seeking a capable supervisor to lead a 10+ driver fleet in Alabama. The role focuses on maximizing profitability, ensuring on-time home time, and coaching drivers to high performance.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have experience in transportation, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and the ability to manage safety performance while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to manage driver availability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fleet of 10+ drivers and manage driver availability to maximize productivity.
• Routinely review P/L for assigned area and maximize profitability.
• Develop high performing drivers through coaching and positive reinforcement.
• Meet drive home time expectations and manage commitments.
• Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors and trailers.
• Proactively manage safety performance to control insurance and claims costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

High pressure work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Swift Transportation, a leading truckload carrier, is seeking a capable supervisor to lead a 10+ driver fleet in Alabama. The role focuses on maximizing profitability, ensuring on-time home time, and coaching drivers to high performance.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have experience in transportation, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and the ability to manage safety performance while controlling costs.