What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at PGT Trucking, Inc.?
Fleet Manager
Established in 1981, PGT Trucking, Inc. provides asset-based transportation services with a focus on flatbed, dedicated, specialized, and international solutions. We are the Proud Professionals, made up of the best flatbed truck drivers, mechanics, and office talent in the industry. Think you can join us as the best? Apply today!
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyzes available loads to prioritize coverage and to determine which loads will contribute to a driver's total revenue earned, maximized efficiency, and quality of performance.
- Manage drivers to run in profitable and efficient lanes, avoiding deadhead mileage and maintaining the highest profitability.
- Monitors compliance of drivers with all company policies and procedures in addition to all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Gives appropriate routing directions and scheduling instructions for pick-ups and deliveries, as needed.
- Maintain and cultivate productive working relationships with drivers, colleagues, and customers in a professional and empathetic manner.
- Advises terminals and customer service of scheduling problems (pick-up and delivery).
- Collaborates and engages other departments on an as-needed basis (safety, training, sales, payroll, etc.)
- Ensures PGT and DOT standards are being followed on each load moved on a driver of their responsibility.
- Conduct Operations interviews of new driver candidates as requested by the recruiting team.
- Performs other related duties as required by business necessity or assigned by management.
Role Requirements:
- Ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions coupled with a competitive drive and initiative
- Innovative problem-solving skills while expediting solutions
- Engaging, motivating, and delegating to others
- Sense of urgency and accountability
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company paid Life insurance
- Disability
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company matched 401k
Let's put your expertise into action, because whether you are behind the scenes or behind the wheel, it takes a TEAM to keep America moving! We are PGT. Join us!
Equal Opportunity Employer
PGT Trucking Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.