Fleet Manager

Fleet Manager / Dispatcher (days)Duties and Responsibilities:

Create and modify drivers’ schedules independently as dictated by customer needs and to ensure the most efficient delivery to customers;
Monitor fuel usage and make independent decisions about when and where to deliver fuel, including decisions regarding diverting loads, cancelling deliveries and adding deliveries as needed;
Determine number of trips and vehicles to run, assign drivers and equipment to runs;
Supervise drivers including ensuring the safety of drivers' loads
Coordinate daily terminal activities by taking customer delivery orders via, telephone, fax or in person;
Review and complete the order process and prepare the schedules for local and long-distance moves
Ensure that drivers follow direction of Logistic Supervisors with respect to load diversions and changes to routes
Use good judgement in determining whether a driver appears fit for duty and send drivers home who do not appear capable of working safely
Comply with all Federal, State and local rules & regulations
Aid drivers in locating difficult addresses;
Independently investigate and resolve customer complaints
Interpret and enforce company policies
Resolve driver complaints
Recommend disciplinary action of drivers to Logistics Manager or Terminal Manager
Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings
Present on a topic at safety meetings (times may vary)
Reinforces compliance of company safety policy with drivers while loading, unloading and driving.
Monitor critical error reports related to roll stability and hard braking, coordinate driver review with terminal manager.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,000
QualificationsKnowledge and Skills:

Strong oral presentation skills

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Dispatch experience highly preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling required in use of keyboard, calculator, computer, telephone, files, etc. with use of both hands. Speaking, hearing and seeing is also necessary.

Strong to intermediate computer skills
Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to work on a salary basis with a non-standard schedule and fluctuating hours.