Fleet Manager jobs in New Britain, CT

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person