Onsite Dedicated Fleet Manager — Ops, Safety & Profit

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. in Modesto, CA seeks a Dedicated Fleet Manager to lead day-to-day operations and financial performance for assigned customer accounts, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

You will manage drivers, collaborate with customers and internal teams, analyze data, and drive improvements to service, utilization, and profitability while maintaining compliance with DOT/HOS.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven experience in transportation or fleet operations with accountability for service and financial results.
• Leadership: Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills to influence outcomes across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and performance of dedicated drivers to ensure safety, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Lead, coach, and support drivers to promote engagement, retention, and consistent execution of service expectations.
• Foster a collaborative relationship with the customer by maintaining regular communication, addressing service needs, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and satisfaction.
• Monitor and manage the financial performance of assigned account(s), including driver pay, overtime, equipment utilization, and cost control to achieve profitability goals.
• Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring adherence to DOT and Hours of Service regulations, as well as company and customer safety standards.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators such as service, utilization, and retention; implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Partner with planning, maintenance, and leadership teams to align operations and optimize resource utilization.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, service quality, and driver satisfaction.
• Maintain flexibility to support operations beyond standard business hours as needed to ensure service continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Travel may be required; the amount of travel will vary by role.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Customer management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four-year degree or applicable work experience

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. in Modesto, CA seeks a Dedicated Fleet Manager to lead day-to-day operations and financial performance for assigned customer accounts, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

You will manage drivers, collaborate with customers and internal teams, analyze data, and drive improvements to service, utilization, and profitability while maintaining compliance with DOT/HOS.