Supervisor, Fleet Management - Hybrid

XPO; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company holidays

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead road flex teams, optimize routes and ensure DOT compliance. The role emphasizes scheduling, dispatch, and coordinating coverage for PTO and absences.

You will collaborate with service center leadership, monitor hours of service, generate management reports, and drive safety and efficiency across the linehaul network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 3 years of related work experience, including leadership experience in transportation or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of freight movement systems, methodologies and procedures.
• Able to work 0500-1630 Thursday-Sunday with flexibility in start and end time.
• 5 years of relevant experience or master's degree in supply chain, logistics or business administration.
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Working knowledge of the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Experience with dispatching drivers, fleets or service center supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence team members.

Responsibilities

• Set work schedules and efficient routes for road flex teams (RFTs) while monitoring hours of service and other requirements, including coordinating alternative coverage plans for PTO, bereavement and absences.
• Act as a point of contact and escalation for RFTs, provide dispatch information, route conditions and detour guidance.
• Communicate with service center leadership regarding RFT dispatch and arrival helping to ensure that loads are ready to minimize downtime.
• Prepare reports and other documents for management regarding schedules and maintenance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for delays and accidents involving safety and fueling.
• Act as the primary point of contact for service center leadership, maintenance, and HR as appropriate to resolve issues.
• Support linehaul network operations, as needed.
• Ensure all DOT, compliance and safety requirements are adhered to and properly reported.
• Establish relationships with RFTs to maintain an inclusive culture and elevate any issues to management or HR for guidance/resolution.

Skills

Leadership experience

Freight movement systems

Schedule flexibility

Supply chain/logistics experience

LTL industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Dispatching experience

Interpersonal/communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

Job description

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What you’ll need to succeed as a Fleet Manager at XPO

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 3 years of related work experience, including leadership experience in transportation or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of freight movement systems, methodologies and procedures
• Able to work 0500-1630 Thursday-Sunday with flexibility in start and end time

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience or master's degree in supply chain, logistics or business administration
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Working knowledge of the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry
• Solid analytical skills
• Experience with dispatching drivers, fleets or service center supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence team members

About the Fleet Manager job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Set work schedules and efficient routes for road flex teams (RFTs) while monitoring hours of service and other requirements, including coordinating alternative coverage plans for PTO, bereavement and absences
• Act as a point of contact and escalation for RFTs, provide dispatch information, route conditions and detour guidance
• Communicate with service center leadership regarding RFT dispatch and arrival helping to ensure that loads are ready to minimize downtime
• Prepare reports and other documents for management regarding schedules and maintenance
• Act as the primary point of contact for delays and accidents involving safety and fueling
• Act as the primary point of contact for service center leadership, maintenance, and HR as appropriate to resolve issues
• Support linehaul network operations, as needed
• Ensure all DOT, compliance and safety requirements are adhered to and properly reported
• Establish relationships with RFTs to maintain an inclusive culture and elevate any issues to management or HR for guidance/resolution

XPO does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for employment in the United States for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit