Assistant Fleet Manager

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture

Assistant Fleet Manager

Responsibilities

• Driver Oversight: Set clear expectations for assigned drivers regarding safety, performance, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Safety First: Foster a safety-driven culture by monitoring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Track driver metrics such as on-time performance, fuel efficiency, hours of service (HOS), and compliance with routing and scheduling requirements.
• Communication & Coaching: Maintain open lines of communication with drivers, explaining the "why" behind company policies and decisions to promote understanding and alignment.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly and effectively resolve driver issues, including routing, load assignments, and equipment concerns.
• Team Environment: Build a respectful, collaborative team atmosphere where drivers feel supported and empowered to make sound decisions.
• Operational Excellence: Create a sense of urgency within the team to meet delivery timelines, address customer concerns, and handle operational issues promptly.
• Compliance & Documentation: Monitor driver performance and provide documentation, coaching, or corrective action as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transportation management, dispatching, or a similar leadership role in the logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, hours of service (HOS), and safety requirements.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other industry-specific tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage and motivate drivers.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset to navigate challenges in transportation operations.
  
  

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance
  
  

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments
  
  

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals
  
  

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious
  
  

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through the use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"
  
  

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs.
• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
• Strives to be the BEST by improving the quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business
  
  

About

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Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.