Fleet/Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Fleet/Operations Manager will oversee and maintain the organization’s fleet of trucks, trailers and other specialized equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Oversees or delegates responsibility for the day-to-day workflow of the department and staff.

· Ability to recruit, screen, interview and hire drivers.

· Coordinate with HR onboarding, orientation and documentation; understand required documents to obtain and maintain in a driver’s qualification file.

· Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

· Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Develops schedules and procedures for and ensures adherence to routine maintenance and non-routine repair of all vehicles in the company’s fleet.

· Audit and review drivers’ electronic logs and trip sheets for accuracy, adhere to HOS regulations.

· Collaborate with supervisors and staff to manage and reduce expenses such as those for fuel and labor costs.

· Calculate payroll from timesheets – trip tickets/Business Central Report

· Establishes a schedule for recommended replacement of fleet vehicles.

· Draft and presents reports on department operations, quarterly safety meetings.

· Prepare, present and manage drivers' quality safety meeting, relevant topics of discussion that provide on-going driver training and regulatory compliance.

· Ability to perform all registration and licensing renewals for an apportioned fleet, including UCR, IFTA, 2290 (Heavy Use Tax), ad Valorem, IRP, Biennial updates.

· Develops and enforces procedures, policies, and safety protocols for all fleet services staff.

· Must possess a broad knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations of safety and compliance standards set forth by FMCSA and the DOT.

· Performs other related duties as required.

· Extensive knowledge and understanding of fleet management and operations.

· Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to prepare and adhere to a budget and to monitor and reduce expenses.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, E-Roads or similar software.

Educations and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

· Five years of experience in fleet maintenance or repair with two years in a supervisory role required.

· Valid driver’s license.