Fleet Operations Manager, Transportation & Dispatch

Planet Aid, Inc; Elk (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Planet Aid, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead our fleet and driver team. You will oversee up to 30 drivers and 35 vehicles, coordinate dispatch and routing, report on operations, and drive process improvements to ensure timely clothing donation pickups.

You will engage in hands-on leadership, conduct safety meetings, and collaborate with sales and operations to prevent issues before they arise, while maintaining strong communication with management.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of transportation logistics or routing experience.
• 1+ year of commercial driving experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience, ideally in a similar environment.
• Valid driver's license and insurable under our company standards.
• Able to obtain a DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and transportation staff.
• Ensure drivers operate safely and efficiently.
• Handle vehicle licensure, registration, and DOT documentation with Safety Coordinator.
• Track licensure and training for all fleet members.
• Manage employee lifecycle: timekeeping, staffing, performance reviews.
• Screen, interview, hire, and train new drivers.
• Monitor routes and adjust for efficiency and missed stops.
• Maintain company vehicles and safety equipment.
• Oversee GPS tracking and route optimization.
• Cover routes when needed and participate in site inspections.
• Manage safety incidents and reporting.
• Conduct regular safety meetings with drivers.

Skills

Routing experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or 2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Planet Aid, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead our fleet and driver team. You will oversee up to 30 drivers and 35 vehicles, coordinate dispatch and routing, report on operations, and drive process improvements to ensure timely clothing donation pickups.

You will engage in hands-on leadership, conduct safety meetings, and collaborate with sales and operations to prevent issues before they arise, while maintaining strong communication with management.