Fleet Manager

Overview

Energize your career by stepping into the dynamic role of Fleet Manager! In this vital position, you will lead the management and optimization of our vehicle fleet, ensuring smooth operations, safety, and efficiency across all transportation activities. Your proactive approach will help streamline fleet performance, reduce costs, and uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance. Join us to drive excellence and make a tangible impact on our organization’s logistics success!

Duties

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Industry: Trucking / Transportation / Logistics

Job Type: Full\-Time/Salary

Salary: $40,000 per year

Location: \[Michigan]

Schedule: Full\-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable, experienced, and highly organized Fleet Manager to oversee the daily operations of our trucking business. This role requires someone who can manage drivers, supervise dispatch/no expereince is okay, help coordinate load booking, solve day\-to\-day problems, and remain available when urgent operational issues arise.

The Fleet Manager will play a major role in keeping the business running smoothly by managing communication between drivers, dispatchers, virtual assistants, and ownership. This position requires leadership, accountability, strong decision\-making, and the ability to handle fast\-moving situations in the transportation industry.

Key ResponsibilitiesFleet and Driver Management

• Manage the day\-to\-day operations of company vehicles and drivers
• Oversee driver performance, communication, and overall accountability
• Remain available to answer phone calls from drivers and dispatchers when issues arise
• Assist drivers with operational problems while they are on the road
• Handle urgent situations involving delays, breakdowns, route issues, customer concerns, or load\-related problems
• Ensure drivers are following company expectations and operational procedures
• Help retrieve company box trucks when necessary
• Must be capable of driving a box truck if needed for business\-related situations

Dispatch and Load Oversight

• Book loads and help maximize productivity of fleet operations
• Oversee what dispatchers are booking to ensure loads make sense operationally and financially
• Monitor dispatch activity to make sure routes, schedules, and bookings are handled correctly
• Communicate with dispatchers regarding load planning, issues, and performance
• Help ensure trucks are moving efficiently and minimizing downtime
• Review load decisions and help resolve any dispatch\-related mistakes or inefficiencies

Staff Oversight and Operations Support

• Manage virtual assistants (VAs) and assign tasks based on business needs
• Help hire, train, and supervise VAs for daily operational support
• Use platforms such as
Upwork
• Use
Indeed and other hiring platforms to recruit drivers, dispatchers, and other support staff
• Participate in hiring and firing decisions based on company needs and employee performance
• Help build and maintain a reliable operations team

Problem Solving and Leadership

• Solve day\-to\-day operational issues quickly and professionally
• Make decisions under pressure and help keep the business moving during unexpected situations
• Handle employee concerns, operational conflicts, missed calls, scheduling issues, and service disruptions
• Take initiative in finding solutions rather than waiting for direction
• Be on call when management, drivers, or dispatch need support
• Help improve workflow, communication, and efficiency across the company

Qualifications

You can have partail knowledge on some of these. We are willing to teach.

• Previous experience in trucking, transportation, dispatch, logistics, or fleet management preferred
• Strong understanding of driver management and fleet operations
• Knowledge of booking loads and monitoring dispatch activity
• Experience hiring staff or coordinating team members is preferred
• Familiarity with
Upwork for hiring virtual assistants
• Familiarity with
Indeed for hiring drivers or office staff
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to solve problems quickly and make decisions under pressure
• Reliable, professional, and highly organized
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to use a computer for communication, job posting, team management, and daily operations
• Must be able to drive a box truck or retrieve a box truck when needed

Requirements

• Must have a
basic computer or laptop with internet access
• Must be available by phone when drivers, dispatchers, or management need assistance
• Must be dependable and responsive in urgent situations
• Must be capable of multitasking in a fast\-paced work environment
• Must understand the importance of communication, follow\-up, and accountability in the trucking business

Pay: $40,000\.00 per year

Work Location: On the road