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Landair - Corporate Transportation Fleet Manager in Hartsville, South Carolina
The Fleet Manager 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.
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
1) 4 year degree preferred or 4 year experience.
2) AS400 experience is preferred but not required
3) The ability the work in a fast paced and always changing environment
4) The ability to manage people effectively
5) Transportation experience a MUST.
6) Knowledge of DOT regulations and Driver HOS necessary.
ID: 2021-2276
External Company Name: Landair Transport
External Company URL: https://www.landair.com/
Street: 1736 North 5th Street