Mgr Fleet Safety

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $83,835/year including bonus.  In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.  

We anticiapte accepting applications up through October 18, 2026.

Overview

The Fleet Manager will oversee local fleet operations, vehicle accident processing, and work with third-party contractors. The incumbent will assist drivers who are having problems with their company trucks, tractor-trailers, or vehicles that need servicing, as well as investigate vehicle accidents or trade-off trucks with drivers when their truck breaks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage SGWS maintenance of Delivery Vehicles
• Manage fleet within DOT guidelines and act as a liaison between drivers and maintenance providers.
• Manage all DQ driver files with JJ Keller
• Ensure safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational       requirements
• Responsible for fuel analysis reporting and management of fuel cards and PINs
• Track and report driver DOT/NON-DOT accidents to the appropriate members of management & internal reporting systems INTELEX
• Determine routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules
• Manage Roadnet software and manages the Roadnet Operator
• Manage Telematics System and associated reporting
• Manage and maintain the Elite Driver Ring Program
• Manage the Eye on the Road Program
• Pre-approve all delivery invoices
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of Fleet Management experience
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
• Class A CDL
• Ability to follow a preventative maintenance program or set up a program
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to coordinate workload around multiple assignments
• General knowledge of the city streets and highways
• Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with State laws
• Possession of valid CDL Class A License
• Experience in dispatching trucks

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may  include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position.  As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test, including a marijuana test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com