Transportation Fleet Manager II

Company: Landair, Inc.
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

The Transportation Fleet Manager II is a key operations link between the organization and

both drivers and customers. The primary responsibilities of this position are to coach/mentor a group

of experienced drivers and achieve specific customer service and key company goals. This position is typically a mid-level fleet management position with moderately complex scope and responsibility. This position would include some planning. Would be promotable to Fleet Manager III upon demonstrated experience & proficiency and/or increased responsibilities and fleet size.

Responsibilities

• Manage dedicated road drivers and assist with local fleet
• Assist in managing messaging for overall operation
• Responsible for Service Failures (Driver, Dispatch, Planning), Communication, Equipment, Utilization, Driver Turnover, Fuel ( MPG, out of network, idle time of equipment, out of route miles), Safety (Safety Initiative, Accidents, Worker's Comp, Random Drug), Maintenance (PM Services, Equipment Inspections)
• Goals:
• Know the current status of all trucks in your fleet
• Meet the customer requirements, both internal (drivers, coworkers) and external customers (clients)Our goal is 99% or better for external customers
• Retain a quality driving force by exceeding the needs of our customers and drivers
• Profitability through providing consistent utilization of miles
• Accurate computer data at all times in order to eliminate errors
• Protect the public and the financial well-being of the company by following the legal hours of service at all times without exception
• Expectations:
• Accurate PTA's
• Pull 8 week average miles for fleet/evaluate
• Work with internally to maximize utilization
• Work equipment in for PM services -- Goal 0 overdue
• Go over the shift turnover from the previous shift and take the required action
• Monitor all equipment throughout the day
• Ensure that all messages from drivers are answered within 15 minutes
• Update customer on all situations that will effect service
• Check driver expectations daily
• Address all driver issue identified as quickly as possible -- Involve a manager when necessary
• Update driver Comments Fields as needed
• Ensure all equipment is running and all drivers available
• Maintain driver weekend schedule
• Be available for your on call weekend
• Communicate with customer, driver, manager
• Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Covenant Transport Services.

Qualifications

• The ability the work in a fast paced and always changing environment
• The ability to manage people effectively
• 4 year degree preferred or 4 year experience
• AS400 experience is preferred but not required
• Transportation experience a MUST
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and Driver HOS necessary

Landair is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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