Fleet Manager - TMC Transportation : Job Details

TMC Transportation is the nation's largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you're seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.

TMC Offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!
• Generous Vacation

TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Fleet Manager working out of our office in Des Moines, Iowa.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function for a Fleet Manager is to utilize coaching and leadership skills to manage approximately 35-40 drivers and achieve specific goals. These goals include meeting pick-up and delivery requirements, maximizing revenue, driver productivity, and other established company goals for retaining drivers and achieving an excellent safety record.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review driver check calls to determine driver location and estimated delivery times.
• Receive load assignments from Customer Service and review to ensure the appropriateness of such driver work assignments.
• Dispatch loads to the drivers (issue load information, loading instructions, directions, routing, and fuel information).
• Call customers to obtain directions information and schedule loading/delivery appointments, as necessary.
• Notify Customer Service Department of issues/changes that might impact customer expectations or affect load assignments.
• Promote safety throughout all areas of operations, including the dispatching of loads in accordance with the drivers hours of availability.
• Focus on driver retention by understanding driver requirements/preferences, by monitoring driver performance to ensure driver requirements are being met, and by keeping drivers informed and motivated.
• Identify, track, and resolve performance issues by conducting driver evaluations and driver route and hold meetings.
• Resolve driver conflicts, problems, and requests with respect to matters such as, hometime, pay, equipment, and load assignments.
• Ensure the awareness of and enforce company policies.
• Maintain records pertaining to driver performance and productivity.
• Participate as an active member in Quality/Kaizen teams and attend company meetings, as necessary.