Fleet Manager manages the acquisition, operations, and maintenance of the organization's fleet of motor vehicles. Oversees scheduling and dispatch operations for vehicles and drivers. Being a Fleet Manager evaluates, purchases, leases, and disposes of vehicles to maintain the fleet. Develops and maintains vendor and service provider relationships for fuel, maintenance, and other essential services. Additionally, Fleet Manager administers insurance policy coverage, negotiates agreements, and participates in claim resolution. Develops and implements safety, preventive maintenance, and accident prevention programs. Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and fleet-specific regulations, licensing, registration, and reporting requirements. Manages the fleet expense reporting and budgets. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Fleet Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Fleet Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Fleet Manager
· Oversee drivers
· Developing efficient driver schedules to maximize profits.
o Ensuring all drivers make our quarterly goal.
o Booking second loads daily for drivers
· Managing drivers so they adhere to strict schedules.
o Manage driver PC time.
o Ensure on-time deliveries.
o Review Hours of service periodically throughout the week to ensure drivers have the time to deliver loads.
· Check AS400 for all trucks
o Identify who is running late for delivery or pickup
o Update any dispatchers that happened the previous evening
· Communicate potential service issues
o Notify customer and terminal if loads are running late
· Identify drivers that will be empty today and need reload
o Contact terminals and Load planners for loading options
o Any driver that doesn’t have a planned load is your top priority
o Do not Dead head trucks off the East Coast to Cover Proctor WV loads. Call PGT Hopewell to cover those loads.
· Preplanning drivers for tomorrow and the next day
· Communicate to Terminals and Load Planners your needs
· Identify potential load availability concerns and communicate to Diego Navarro
· Communicate with your Fleet- send driver messages early afternoon
o Safety message to fleet
o Idle time discussions with high idlers
o PM review and scheduling
· Ensure drivers are all on track with their planned dispatchers.
· Ensure correct trailer is assigned.
· Ensure status is accurate.
· Ensure driver can make on time delivery accounting for travel time and 10-hour break
· Participate in strategic planning and collaborate with other managers and staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
· Build and maintain a positive work environment recognizing and valuing team members and their contributions. Maintain frequent communication.
· Address and document any disciplinary issues to include assisting in terminations.
· Provide input and assistance in the development and implementation of procedures and standards of service to effectively support and achieve performance results and customer satisfaction.
· Maintain customer satisfaction, provide problem solving resources, and handle escalated customer issues.
· Address and resolve driver issues.
· Maintain a safe and clean working environment and comply with federal, state, and corporate safety and environmental activities.
· Embrace, promote, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person