Fleet Manager/Dispatcher

POSITION SUMMARY

A Driver Manager is responsible for the supervision of OTR Truck Drivers. Plans, directs, and coordinates the on-time delivery / pick-up of customer freight safely and legally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Manages activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking a board of 40-50 truck drivers to ensure on-time delivery / pick-up of customer freight.

· Supervises truck drivers to include: motivation, coaching, performance management / counseling, discipline, employee reviews, and recommends termination to the Operations Supervisor.

· Plans, organizes and manages the work of truck drivers to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements (in compliance with FMCSR, DOT, and Company standards).

· Troubleshoots when loads are in jeopardy of being late to ensure on-time delivery and pick up of customer freight.

· Directs investigations to verify and resolve driver, customer or shipper complaints.

· Meets Company goals for assigned fleet: revenue per truck, revenue per mile, mpg, idle time, retention and safety (CSA score).

· Works diligently to retain drivers and improve driver morale by building a good working relationship with each driver.

· Works with Operations Supervisor and other Driver Managers to implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the fleet.

· Promotes safe work activities by conducting safety audits of their fleet, monitoring their fleet’s individual CSA scores, meeting with individual drivers, and attending company safety meetings.

· Schedules training or re-training for drivers when needed.

· Ensures drivers get the miles they need and arrive home when “home time” is due.

· Ensures drivers turn in required paperwork (proofs of delivery, bills of lading) and report OS&D in a timely fashion.

· Coordinates routine equipment maintenance (PMs) and breakdowns with the Maintenance Department.

· Ensures drivers understand the payroll process and complete the required paperwork for payroll.

· Assists and covers for other Driver Managers when they are absent.

· Assists in the trailer management

· Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.

*J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person