Fleet Operations & Routing Manager

Socket.dev; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Socket.dev in Elkridge, MD seeks a Transportation Manager to lead our fleet and driver team. This hands-on role supervises up to 30 drivers and 35 vehicles, coordinating dispatch, routing, safety, and performance with sales and operations.

Ideal candidates have routing experience, strong communication, and a focus on process improvement. In-person work required with regular check-ins and site oversight.

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 company standards.
• Able to obtain a DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and transportation staff.
• Make sure drivers are working safely, productively, and the right way.
• Handle vehicle licensure, registration, and DOT documentation with Safety Coordinator.
• Keep track of licensure and training for all fleet members.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle for the team — timekeeping, staffing, performance reviews.
• Screen, interview, hire, and train new drivers.
• Set up random box inspections and monitor missed stops.
• Keep company vehicles maintained.
• Monitor GPS tracking system daily.
• Adjust and optimize routes as needed.
• Cover routes when drivers are out or on vacation.
• Install cameras at sites as needed.
• Find ways to cut costs and improve efficiency.
• Manage safety and legal incidents — accidents, police reports, follow-up, and court appearances if needed.
• Ride along with drivers periodically.
• Keep site database up to date.
• Run safety meetings with drivers weekly or monthly.

Skills

Strong communicator

Routing software

Fleet management

Problem-solving

Cost/ROI analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or 2+ years of relevant experience

3+ years supervisory experience

Tools

Excel

Databases

GPS tracking system

Job description

Socket.dev in Elkridge, MD seeks a Transportation Manager to lead our fleet and driver team. This hands-on role supervises up to 30 drivers and 35 vehicles, coordinating dispatch, routing, safety, and performance with sales and operations.

Ideal candidates have routing experience, strong communication, and a focus on process improvement. In-person work required with regular check-ins and site oversight.