Strategic Fleet Planner & Driver Utilization Lead

Koch Companies; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Companies seeks a Dedicated Fleet Manager to coordinate freight planning, driver assignments, and equipment utilization for a division of Dedicated Trucking in Texas. You will ensure regulatory compliance, maximize productivity, and deliver high-quality service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include load planning, driver scheduling, hours-of-service compliance, maintenance coordination, and accurate data entry, while supporting the Operations Manager and driving driver

Qualifications

• Strong communication, time management, and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign loads, ensuring full driver and equipment utilization while meeting customer expectations.
• Maintain awareness of each assigned driver's preferences, home time needs, and working conditions.
• Monitor driver hours of service and regulatory compliance before dispatching.
• Manage mileage expectations for drivers based on account objectives or weekly mileage goals.
• Track drivers on high-security loads and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Respond to driver, customer, and supplier inquiries during and after business hours.
• Provide drivers with necessary customer contact information and directions.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance of trucks with the Maintenance Department.
• Handle necessary computer entries related to load planning and driver management.
• Contact brokers, shippers, and consignees to schedule or adjust appointments.
• Collaborate with backhaul specialists to optimize equipment utilization.
• Support the Operations Manager with division-level initiatives and assignments.
• Manage driver payroll-related tasks such as issuing advances, approving layovers, and ensuring communication of status.
• Communicate driver status changes to appropriate departments (e.g., Safety, Payroll, Maintenance).
• Schedule driver time off in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure driver attendance at mandatory safety meetings and training sessions.
• Oversee driver compliance with trip envelope and documentation requirements.
• Provide recommendations on driver evaluations, performance, discipline, and terminations.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Koch Companies seeks a Dedicated Fleet Manager to coordinate freight planning, driver assignments, and equipment utilization for a division of Dedicated Trucking in Texas. You will ensure regulatory compliance, maximize productivity, and deliver high-quality service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include load planning, driver scheduling, hours-of-service compliance, maintenance coordination, and accurate data entry, while supporting the Operations Manager and driving driver