Fleet & Route Manager — Transportation (Nonprofit)

Planet Aid Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 in a hands-on leadership role.

You’ll collaborate with sales and operations to ensure timely clothing donation pickups, manage dispatch and routing, and drive process improvements to enhance service quality. You will oversee up to 30 drivers and 35 vehicles, handle safety and DOT documentation, and mentor staff while actively participating in route execution when needed.

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 in a similar environment.
• Valid driver's license and insurability under company standards.
• DOT medical card eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and transportation staff.
• Ensure safe, productive, and compliant operations.
• Oversee licensure, registration, and DOT documentation with Safety Coordinator.
• Track licensure and training for all fleet members.
• Manage employee lifecycle: timekeeping, staffing, performance reviews.
• Hire, train, and onboard new drivers.
• Optimize routes and cover routes when needed.
• Maintain vehicles and monitor GPS daily.
• Identify cost-cutting measures and efficiency improvements.
• Lead safety meetings and site safety initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

People management

Routing optimization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Routing software

Databases

Job description

Planet Aid Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead our fleet and driver team in a hands-on leadership role.

You’ll collaborate with sales and operations to ensure timely clothing donation pickups, manage dispatch and routing, and drive process improvements to enhance service quality. You will oversee up to 30 drivers and 35 vehicles, handle safety and DOT documentation, and mentor staff while actively participating in route execution when needed.