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Marten Transport

Fleet Manager

1w

Marten Transport

Edwardsville, US · Full-time · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

Serve as the driver's supervisor and representative in Operations. Manage driver performance in identified categories while serving as the primary communication link to achieve optimum driver and customer satisfaction.

Act as the sole communications link covering load information, advances, purchase orders, maintenance coordination, performance counseling, and company news. Oversee the full fleet of tractors and drivers for strong results in on-time pickup and delivery, out-of-route miles, hours of service compliance, and cost control.

Interact daily with drivers, operations staff, and management via Qualcomm, telephone, and in-person contact. Maintain daily accounting of all assigned trucks and drivers while ensuring each driver understands customer and company expectations at dispatch.

Apply strong organizational ability and remain calm under pressure while handling multiple varied tasks. A college degree in business or five years of fleet management experience supports success in this role.

Requirements

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational ability and detail oriented
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle multiple varied tasks
  • Basic typing skills
  • College degree in business or five years experience in fleet management
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time with reasonable manual dexterity

Responsibilities

  • Serve as sole communications link to drivers on load information, advances, purchase orders, maintenance coordination, and performance counseling
  • Manage assigned fleet of tractors and drivers for optimum performance in on-time pickup and delivery, out-of-route miles, hours of service compliance, driver availability, and cost control
  • Ensure each driver understands all customer and company expectations on each load at dispatch
  • Perform daily accounting of all assigned trucks and drivers
  • Handle other duties as assigned by authorized personnel