Fleet Manager - Dallas, United States - Stevens Transport

Description

JOB SUMMARY
:

We

are

seeking a

Fleet

Manager

to

be responsible for

managing and supervising all inbound and outbound

/

events for an assigned fleet of non-union, long-haul drivers to guarantee

safe

, on-time delivery.

Strong Fleet Managers

think on a detailed but big picture scale and who

can make

decisions "on the fly."

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key

Responsibilities
Build and

maintain

relationships as coaches and advocates for our drivers for:

company, dedicated division, contract division, graduates, regional and/or Canadian fleets.
Driving

a high level

of engagement with your fleet - committing to the career success and personal growth of your drivers through positive working relationships
Reviewing scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments daily so that plenty of HOS (hours of service) are available to complete the trip on time
Confirming that each driver is fully informed of all customer and company expectations when freight assignment is received
Routing drivers for scheduled home time and

assist

in securing equipment at authorized locations
Motivating drivers to hit KPIs such as

utilization

, service, safety,

retention

and optimization
Counseling drivers who violate safety standards or are out of compliance with DOT, and arrange for specific re-training to help them regain good standing
Communicating service disruptions to internal associates so that deliveries are still made in time
Provide

leadership, guidance, and support to

your assigned

driver

s
Providing

real time data to system(s) of record for load assignments, planning,

tracking

and tracing
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications
Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized and must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
Proven

track record

of making rational decisions in both routine and emergency situations
Able to handle high volumes of inbound email
Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines
Strong leadership

skills, decision

-making abilities

,

taking initiative and capable of both autonomic and team environments
Keen analytical skills, attention to detail and knowledge of time/distance geography preferred
Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email, phone calls and satellite communications
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of
DOTregulations and transportation industry best practices.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong communication
Technologically Advanced

DOT
Regulations Know

ledge
Analytical
Problem Solving
Empathy
Strong Organization
Active Listener
D

ecision making ability
KPI management
Documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Work Experience:

2+ years in

professional work setting,

1+ years

Transportation/Supply

Chain preferred
Workshift:

M-F (Weekend Rotation) (United States of America)

Department:

Operations

Job Description:


JOB SUMMARY
:

We

are

seeking a

Fleet

Manager

to

be responsible for

managing and supervising all inbound and outbound

/

events for an assigned fleet of non-union, long-haul drivers to guarantee

safe

, on-time delivery.

Strong Fleet Managers

think on a detailed but big picture scale and who

can make

decisions "on the fly."

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key

Responsibilities
Build and

maintain

relationships as coaches and advocates for our drivers for:

company, dedicated division, contract division, graduates, regional and/or Canadian fleets.

Driving

a high level

of engagement with your fleet - committing to the career success and personal growth of your drivers through positive working relationships

Reviewing scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments daily so that plenty of HOS (hours of service) are available to complete the trip on time

Confirming that each driver is fully informed of all customer and company expectations when freight assignment is received

Routing drivers for scheduled home time and

assist

in securing equipment at authorized locations

Motivating drivers to hit KPIs such as

utilization

, service, safety,

retention

and optimization

Counseling drivers who violate safety standards or are out of compliance with DOT, and arrange for specific re-training to help them regain good standing

Communicating service disruptions to internal associates so that deliveries are still made in time

Provide

leadership, guidance, and support to

your assigned

driver

s

Providing

real time data to system(s) of record for load assignments, planning,

tracking

and tracing

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications
Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Highly organized and must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally

Proven

track record

of making rational decisions in both routine and emergency situations

Able to handle high volumes of inbound email

Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines

Strong leadership

skills, decision

-making abilities

,

taking initiative and capable of both autonomic and team environments

Keen analytical skills, attention to detail and knowledge of time/distance geography preferred

Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email, phone calls and satellite communications

Preferred Qualifications
Transportation/Logistics

experience

Strong knowledge of
DOTregulations and transportation industry best practices.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong communication

Technologically Advanced


DOT
Regulations Know

ledge

Analytical

Problem Solving

Empathy

Strong Organization

Active Listener

D

ecision making ability

KPI management

Documentation

Conflict resolution


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Work Experience:

2+ years in

professional work setting,

1+ years

Transportation/Supply

Chain preferred

Workshift:

M-F (Weekend Rotation) (United States of America)

Education:

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.

Stevens Transport, North Americas Premier Refrigerated Transportation Company, resides in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Servicing a prestigious list of Fortune 500 companies, Stevens specializes in transporting time-sensitive,

temperature-controlled,

and dry-expedited commodities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

For over 40 years, Stevens has been recognized as an industry leader in the Logistics and Supply Chain arena offering multi-modal transportation solutions and has never had a layoff.

WHY STEVENS TRANSPORT:

Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. We understand that the most important "assets" are the people that support our continuous growth and success.

From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

Stevens welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. We offer a wide variety of opportunities across all departments and divisions.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a debt-free transportation and logistics conglomerate, come join the over 750 corporate family members.

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